Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This guest post was written by Frank Collins, a professional writer specialized in topics related to personal finance, debt relief, credit repair and more. If you are willing to settle your debts on your own, pass through the debt settlement blog for more tips and advice on the topic. How Settlement Works.

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APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. I started my blog Debt Discipline to help keep us accountable while paying off our debt. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Learning how to save money from your salary without sacrificing your lifestyle is a skill worthy of an entire course subject in the most prestigious of schools. I coupon and hunt for deals like a mad woman!

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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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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FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. In addition to paying off a ton of debt, I am also a 8-time national weightlifter and 2-time US Olympic Festival medal winner as well as an Ironman triathlete.

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JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. After putting together a budget, it took us 18 months to pay off all of that debt!

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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? What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Dave Ramsey is a financial coach, best-selling author, and speaker whose message of “cash is king and debt is dumb” is unrelenting. Many years ago, I read his book, The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness, to help us deal with the shock of going to one income when I left my corporate job.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

To calculate how much house you can afford, we take into account a few primary items, such as your household income, monthly debts (for example, car loan and student loan payments) and the amount of savings available for a down payment. How does your debt-to-income ratio impact affordability? Debt and expenses. Cash reserves.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. You will also start to repay the money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 24, 2012

She shares her own money saving journey with you to hopefully help inspire some that are just starting on that path. Let’s be honest, saving money for me has always been a struggle. Then more than a year ago something in me changed after a health scare and I realized that it’s important to pay off debt and save more than ever.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

However, reality set in on April 1st and I’m now second-guessing that we have enough money set aside, so I have set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. We just finished paying off our non-mortgage debts and now we were considering taking out a car loan. Cash is King.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

The author of Kiplinger article ‘How Money Is Used as a Weapon in Relationships ‘ says: “Money is among the most powerful weapons of control in a relationship.” ” Money and control in a relationship is a complex and powerful topic. Here are a couple to watch for and deal with.

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Saving In Akron

JANUARY 12, 2012

If you've been wanting to invest in Dave Ramsey's program for eliminating your debt, now's the perfect time. Mamsource is offering a Dave Ramsey Money Education Bundle + FREE Shipping for $45 ! Start the New Year off on solid financial footing with this budget-friendly bundle from money from money guru Dave Ramsey.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2013

Here are ten ways that you save money while planning a wedding. The worst thing you could possibly do is start your married life with a mountain of debt from having the wedding of your dreams. If you plan early, you can score some great deals on airfares and getaways from online coupon sites. Budget First, Plan Later.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 6, 2013

I’ve helped this relative out in the past, always with money that I don’t expect to be repaid. (My If you can’t afford it, say you’re sorry, but you can’t help with money right now.). With everything that’s going on right now, we can’t really afford to take on that kind of debt obligation.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 21, 2015

10 Ways to Recover From Christmas Debt. The following tips are meant to help you recover without becoming overwhelmed by your Christmas debt. #1: 1: Accept the Debt. . #1: 1: Accept the Debt. But, do you seriously think there is going to be a time when your Christmas debt is going to seem smaller? 2: Focus on It.

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freestuff.tv

APRIL 3, 2011

Filed Under: Freebies & Free Samples , Hot Deals Leave a Comment 16GB iPod Nano Speak Your Mind Cancel reply Welcome to SavingsBlogger.com! We want you to live the generous life, simple and debt free. Find deals in your city. Plum District Exclusive daily deals for Moms and their families delivered to your inbox.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

My new mission was to manage our money to make sure we used it wisely and stretched it as far as possible. Implement our Debt Freedom Plan. Once we came to an agreement that paying off our non-mortgage debt was a priority, I put the plan into action. Create our family’s financial goals and Debt Freedom Plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

From the days when front-running involved actual running to the “Victorian Internet era” brought on by telegraphy, we can learn a great deal from looking back at a simpler era.” Even professional bond market money managers do not beat the bond market.” History repeats and informs in market technologies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

This can breed short sightedness as you struggle to deal with your debt. The struggle can lead you to deal with the emotions and difficult times by turning to impulsive spending. Being impulsive with your money can be very detrimental to your financial health. Avoiding debt or paying it off quickly is the only way to go.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. We ended up buying a house from a relative, which put us in even more debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

You will learn valuable information from leading personal finance bloggers on topics ranging from budgeting basics, dumping debt, boosting your income, and investing in YOUR future. Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas. Elle Martinez of Couple Money. She’ll share the 3 steps she used to eliminate $22,000 in credit card debt.

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JULY 26, 2011

In this current age of excess, we can all take a step back and redirect our values to understand that we must have money in order to spend it. Today, you can pick up pretty much any book, newspaper, or magazine and find an article about getting out of debt. No point in wasting our money just because the cashier can’t count.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. Meet The Achievers: Deacon and his wife paid off $52,000 in debt in 18 months. In reality, they were driven, focused, and S.M.A.R.T.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2011

Since we work so hard for our money, does it not make sense to care for it as best as we can? It is important to know how to manage our money effectively so that we can max out it’s possibilities. Saving money has always been important in our household so we have learned some great tips over the years on how to do just that.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 10, 2011

Imagine the following scenario: You’re facing massive debts. But rather than having to declare bankruptcy and losing your financial independence, you’re offered the chance of renegotiating a new deal with your creditors. In short, an IVA is a formal and government-supported version of a debt management plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Many are seeking loans to help give them short term respite from current money worries. 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. 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2013

However, your New Year’s Resolutions should be about more than just generically “saving more”, “spending less”, or “paying down debt” What if you’ve been making solid progress in those areas? Figure Out What You Want Your Money to Accomplish. Your money can make things happen.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

We aren’t stressed per say but there have been numerous detours and extras to deal with this week at work and personally. Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: When you’re aggressively trying to pay down debt, you may feel that you’ve done all you can to curb your expenses, but have you really? Think Again.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2013

It is so easy to incur debt and keep deferring payment. A relative of mine gradually lost income and assets over a 20 year period, having lifestyle downsizing forced on him multiple times and in multiple ways, from loss of cars all the way to loss of hot water for showering and money for food. Giving away money you need to survive.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 10, 2012

If your New Year’s Resolution is to get your finances in check, you’ll want to check out the deal today from Mamasource. Get the Dave Ramsey Money Education Bundle for just $45 (a $120 value). Here are the items included in the bundle: The Total Money Makeover book and workbook. The Money Answer Book.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 18, 2019

Here are some situations that could warrant the need for quick funding: Debts Must Be Settled: For those that care about their credit score, paying off a debt means making sure that each monthly payment is made on time, and in full. Needing the Essentials: Obtaining food, water, shelter and electricity requires having money.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Many people use the cash from a cash-out refinance to fund large-scale home improvements, education expenses or debt consolidation. Since it’s a refinance, you’ll be dealing with one loan payment per month. After the draw period ends, you may no longer take money out, and you pay the principal plus interest.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

I know many of you are in similar situations of needed to save, but wanting to pay off debt, and eventually be able to put money in savings. Although I don’t claim to be an expert, I have learned many money saving tips through the past 7 years of running this frugal blog. Saving Money on Haircuts.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

A debt collector is hounding you, seeking payment on a consumer debt you owe. Debt collection tactics can be annoying at best — and predatory, or even illegal, at worst. 3 steps for dealing with a debt collector 1. Take time to think through your options for paying off a debt in collections.

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