Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter asks Are you contributing to this debt clock? How about you? What do you think?

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Participate in local food drives and donations and involve your kids in your actions. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt. Our children learn by example.

Thrifty 189

Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Growing up we tended to be a paycheck-to-paycheck family. I’d send some to my nieces to help with their college expenses and would donate half to our local food pantry. My younger son and I have been volunteering there lately and the need seems to be growing more and more. How did you get interested in saving money?

Iowa 168

Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 168

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion. If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry. I have what I need right now.

Kids and Family 189

Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. I did this yeas ago when I was in debt and it made paying off the debt a reality. Tax Debt Help presents Savers Tax Credit: Get Rewarded for Retirement. She was still struggling with college credit card debt.

Saving Money 232

Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We were debt free before I was 30 , including our home. The only debt we had was a mortgage – however when we first got married we were stupid and bought a Mercedes. What inspired you to get debt free?

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100