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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We planted, tended and harvested from a vegetable garden even when we rented a quadraplex. So do finances. If you give the same care to you finances that you give your garden, both should grow. It’s the same way with finances. I came from a long line of farmers, who always had gardens. Use good stock.

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

Family Balance Sheet

The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off?

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. ” Managing Debt.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

It has been amazing for our finances and my mental health. The weight of debt can be so heavy mentally in addition to the direct effects of it. Luckily, there are now so many free books, podcasts, and other resources to learn about how to handle finances 16. What’s your best frugal win?

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Best Bad Credit Loans of January 2024

Savings Corner

These loans come with credit-building tools, flexible repayment terms and special features for debt consolidation and home improvement projects. Direct payment to creditors with debt consolidation loans. Maximum debt-to-income ratio: 75%, including mortgage and the loan you’re applying for. Minimum annual income: None.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.