Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2013

"Debt is Dumb, Cash is King" - Dave Ramsey. He has successfully inspired thousands of people to a life free of credit cards and debt. It just seemed easier to us to carry and use credit cards versus cash. But Dave Ramsey and Financial Peace University challenged us to think about credit cards & cash differently.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

T – time-based, tangible, In 2019, we paid off six figures of non-mortgage debts. Related Reading : How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt. Check your Credit Report. It is a good idea to review your credit report periodically to check for any fraudulent activity , such as identity theft. Review Your Bills.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? As many students do these days, we had tens of thousands of dollars of debt by the time we graduated with our Masters degrees. At the point when we finally got serious about paying off our debt we had $22,047 left.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

The global economic downturn and credit crunch has placed a large number of people under great financial pressure. If you’re seeking a debt consolidation loan for existing debts, try to find a provider that can give you a longer repayment period, which will reduce the amount of your monthly repayments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

I have definitely been falling behind on all of these fronts. There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re struggling to stay afloat with your finances, Grayson at Debt Roundup highlights how the first step to recovery is to admit you don’t have a budget.

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Debt Fridays Finance Re-use 171

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

I have been burning the candle and more than two ends these days and the rest is definitely a requirement to my self sustainability. I have lots to get done beforehand so I am not exactly counting the days until we leave, but the thought of chilling out is definitely on my mind. Lance was an unfortunate victim of credit card fraud.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? This one my husband saved from his own childhood 10. helping out 7.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Look at your credit score. Lenders will use your credit score and credit history to work out how much of a risk it may be to approve you for a mortgage so you can help your cause by making sure that your credit report is in order. How to Save Money on Your Home’s Mortgage. Related posts: P.E.P.

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Buy Buying Credit Calculators 185

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Next summer?

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. ”A week in the electric world gets me considering the savings to be had.”

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2012

This involves selecting industries and areas that you definitely do not want to be involved with such as gambling or the arms industry. Third World Debt Is there a commitment to helping third world countries tackle their debt crises? One common approach in ethical financial management is to engage in negative screening.

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Bank Banking Fair-Trade Debt 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We have been saving for our vacation to Asia since last year and we have been successful at this. Beating Broke tells us how we can improve our credit score by adding positive information. When you spend little of the credit you have, creditors look favourable on your because it tells them you are responsible. Reducing Debt.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

” Jen presents 6 Free Financial Resources & Tools to Improve Your Finances posted at Master the Art of Saving , saying, “If youre interested in monitoring or improving your finances, then you probably dont want to be spending money to do it. ” Managing Debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

T – time based, tangible, Take a peek at my family’s financial goals–I keep our Debt Freedom Plan on our refrigerator door for a constant reminder of our financial goals. Check your Credit Report. It is good idea to review your credit report periodically to check for any fraudulent activity, such as identity theft.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $7,665 worth of credit cards, school loans and a car loan. We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary. What inspired you to become debt free?

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Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

Number 8 : Glen at Free From Broke tells us what a credit card number is. Ever wonder if a credit card number has a rhyme or reason? This is definitely something I have never pondered. Number 2 : Kevin at Invest it Wisely has figured out that savings = freedom. Well it does. How about you? What about you?

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Money Personal Finance Finance Credit Cards 159

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The one who finds the item gets credit toward one kiss. Frugal Dad reminds us that the war on debt starts at home and until we make changes there, we are never going to win the battle. My money habits have definitely changed over the years. Own the Dollar tells us how we can save $50 a day. Where are you at?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. To kick start your emergency fund savings, take the next 31 days and challenge yourself to find $1000.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I’m talking about how to earn, save, invest, and ultimately make your money work for you. Do you have a retirement plan or a healthy savings account? Pay Down Debt Yes, this is a good way to set yourself up financially. Getting out of debt should make the top three of your financial priorities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Little House presents Not Enough Saved For Retirement? Who says that you have to retire in the same country that you saved for it in. t Paydown Your Credit Cards. He definitely gives you something to think about.

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Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? I had $56,000 of debt when I decided to become debt free. I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Running Up An Enormous Credit Card Bill. It can be so easy to run up thousands of dollars in debt just by using that credit card. This all coming from the credit card king. This all coming from the credit card king. Most people will not see eye to eye when it comes to how much credit card debt is acceptable.

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Debt Credit Cards Money Credit 222

The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? I’m thankful we had to learn how to cut back—how ridiculous was it to have dual full-time incomes/no kids and not save a cent?! What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? And neither of us is comfortable carrying debt beyond the mortgage.

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Kids and Family Thrifting Vacation Friends And Family Sale 130

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? What single action or decision has saved you the most money over your life?

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off a total of $118,000 debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 20, 2012

This week I received a question from a reader asking how much to save up before buying a house. Here is Alicia’s question: How much money do my husband and I have to save up before buying our first home? How much of your income would be used to pay down your house-related debts? What Can You Afford?

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Money Home Debt Buy 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2013

So, if you’re someone who is contemplating having a child, it is definitely a responsible question to ask yourself “Am I financially ready to have kids?” ” Before you answer, here are five other questions to ponder that will help to provide you with the clarity that you seek: How Much Debt Do I Have? .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Whether you are aiming to protect your loved ones, to save for your child’s education, or to plan for your own retirement, you should have a road map that will guide you as you save and invest. Save Up For Your Child’s Education As Early As Possible. Seven Ways to Save Money on Life Insurance Life insurance is not cheap.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

And if you’re worried about being able to save enough of your earnings to meet your retirement goals , building wealth through passive income is a strategy that might appeal to you, too. Risk: While sales can happen at any time online, helping make this strategy passive, you’ll definitely have to hustle to find a reliable source of products.

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