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I’m Not Going to My Best Friend’s Bachelorette Party.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Meanwhile, one of my other friends, who is halfway through nursing school and up to her eyeballs in debt IS going because she feels OBLIGATED. A trip to Europe. My boyfriend left for Europe at the start of this year for a six month work contract. Let me say this, ALL “OBLIGATIONS” ARE A CHOICE. Is it selfish of me to refuse?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our daughter is 24 and was adopted from Eastern Europe when she was one week short of a year old. manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on.

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7 Financial and Work-Related Life Lessons I Learned From My Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Join the husband/wife blogging team of Broke Professionals as they attempt to dig themselves out of a combined six figures in student loan debt. On credit cards and debt: “Credit cards are the easiest way to get into trouble. Stay out of debt in general. My dad has worked for nearly 40 years as a School Custodian.

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10 Easy Ways to Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make a meal plan: Proper food planning and food habits result in a better life, both financially and physically. Plus it stops you from wasting food. You will be motivated to save so you can pay cash for your fun and enjoy the experience debt free. Here are some ideas for frugal dates and frugal family fun.