Finally Frugal

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

For the past couple of years, my refund has gone straight to debt repayment. Hopefully enough to make a smallish dent in my student loan debt, since I was only able to send $950 in that direction last month. Department of Education. Subscribe to Finally Frugal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 5, 2011

This week I asked Frugal Trader at Million Dollar Journey his opinion. Get an education , but focus on a topic that really interests you then get really good at it. It’s ok to obtain a controlled amount of debt for your education or your first house. Here is what he had to say: 1. Treat credit wisely.

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 8, 2011

Unfortunately for me, I'm not sure I have room in the budget, but it's a great idea all the same; How about some extra education (such as a certificate or associates degree) that will put you in the running for a new, more meaningful (or better compensated) job? Subscribe to Finally Frugal.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

And in adulthood, they are stashing their incomes and living hyper-frugally to save for early retirement, instead of waiting to 65 to fulfill their dreams. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition. Many are thinking outside the box. And Read some more.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Initially, by necessity, but I’ve never been as successful at day-to-day frugality as I would like. I was always in debt, which has been a tremendous source of shame for me. Apply it toward debt. That there’s always still time to become more frugal.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 26, 2014

Creating a short-term budget and long-term financial plan can not only help you get out of debt once and for all, but they can also guide you to economic independence and prosperity. Most people want to get out of debt, while others want to save for their children’s college educations or a new home. Frugal frugal living'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Going Frugal. Trent from The Simple Dollar discuss cost vs. quality and when frugality should come into play. Sustainable Personal Finance shares with us the first step in having a frugal wedding- attire. Reducing Debt. The Digerati Life shares insight as to when you should get help in trying to pay off your debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. Going Frugal. Fabulously Broke shares with us tips on how we can combat frugal fatigue. Yes it can get tiring living the frugal life if you don’t have the right approach. Reducing Debt. How about you? Congrats!!

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Finally Frugal

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Department of Education this week! I'm pretty proud of that - I paid off $42,000 in debt in less than two and a half years (I started sending payments in earnest in September of 2010, when my balance was just over $62,000). To those of you with outstanding student loan, credit card, or other debt: You Can Do It!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

We participated in 2 library summer programs and they hosted movie nights, summer plays, visits from the local zoo, and other fun & educational activities for all ages. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag – This is a fun frugal summer activity for the kids. 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. 40 Summer Desserts. 20 S’mores Recipes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

We don’t like debt. If your veteran is or is about to become, homeless, there are programs to help with food, housing and education. Education and training. The famous GI bill has been updated several times, but still provides significant benefits to veterans to obtain education and training. VA Mortgage.

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For the Mommas

JULY 9, 2014

Frugality is not about depriving yourself. It unlocks a world of possibilities—a debt free existence, a fat bank account, carefree travel, funding your children’s education. It unlocks a world of possibilities—a debt free existence, a fat bank account, carefree travel, funding your children’s education.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2011

Going Frugal. Frugal Dad shares tells us how we can be prepared for the $5 per gallon gas hike. Reducing Debt. Mrs. Not Made of Money shares her wisdom on how we can cure a hangover, a debt hangover that is. Check out how you can win $500 to further your education and future. Now how about that?! Investing Wisely.

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JULY 26, 2011

Today, you can pick up pretty much any book, newspaper, or magazine and find an article about getting out of debt. Did you know that: * Nellie Mae reports that the average amount of credit card debt held by college graduates is $2,700. * USA Today reports that the average college graduate owes about $19,000 in student loan debt. . *

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. Staying out of debt was/is very important to me & miraculously I have succeeded this far, praise God. What’s your best frugal win? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Readers get multiple questions to choose from, and AF chose to answer the “What’s a funny frugal story?” How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win? The weight of debt can be so heavy mentally in addition to the direct effects of it. ” question.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! What’s your best frugal win? K in her dance costume 2.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Frugal Dad tells us how it’s possible to have a wedding on a budget. Going Frugal. Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores. Reducing Debt. Not Made of Money shares with us some tips on how to stay motivated at paying off our debt. By May,the whole house will be clutter free and organized.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. What’s your best frugal win?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

How about an education policy for the kids? 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. Besides, paying off your debt and keeping it at a healthy minimum will help your credit score rating. They can be anything.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

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. Going Frugal. Give Me Back my Five Bucks asks if frugality limits ambition ? To me, being frugal is saving on the things that don’t matter and spending on the things that do.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

My word was REDUCE: Non-mortgage debt to zero. There were hits and misses on this list, and many are things that I will continue to work on, but let’s recap: 1 – Reduce non-mortgage debt to zero. We’ve been working since 2013 to pay off a boat load of non-mortgage debt. clutter/stuff that we don’t need.

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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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