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Find out How Brian & His Wife Paid off $109,000 in Credit Card Debt

Family Balance Sheet

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?

Debt

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Forty-one percent of adults in the United States gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance (according to the 2011 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling). According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6

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How to Prevent Three Common Disastrous Personal Financial Mistakes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

A financial advisor told me recently that the thing that really made him upset was that nearly every new client he spoke to was making the same disastrous personal finance mistakes. So let’s look at the most common personal finance mistakes and what you can do to prevent or fix them. That was me, at any rate.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. So what did they do?

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Yakezie Blog Swap

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Here’s a list of all of the participants so you too can read some of the great day-to-day money saving tips that were shared on Friday! Jacob from My Personal Finance Journey shares tips about how he saves big money on food and beverages at Saving Money On Food & Drinks at Happy Simple Living.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We are co-hosting a bday party for a dear friend of mine this Saturday and we are in charge of all the food. Sustainable Life Blog shares with us tips on how to repair our credit. We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. This week we are busy bees planning. How about you?

February

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P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. Bucksome Boomer shares with us how to revolutionize our finances using our savings. Reducing Debt. He just turned 50 this week.

January

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information. ” Managing Debt.

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Small Choices Means Big Gains When Achieving Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

This means accommodation, food, utility bills, basic clothing and health care. See how simple finances are when you have that budget…….and Eliminate Debt Everyone has debts. It is usually debts that cause the most financial problems. It is usually debts that cause the most financial problems. and follow it?

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. Charles Tran presents 5 Creative Tips to Save on Entertainment posted at CreditDonkey.com Tips , saying, “Being frugal doesn’t have to mean totally forgoing all forms of entertainment.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? Today, I will round out this series with some tips on how you can help solidify a strong financial foundation for years to come. Do you have thousands of dollars worth of student loan debt and/or credit card debt?

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Broke Professionals is a personal finance blog aimed at the over-educated and underpaid. 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. Stay out of debt in general. He is one of my heroes.

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P.E.P. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Bucksome Boomer shares with us 9 tips for tax time that will save us from forming those wrinkles. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. Punch Debt in the Face tells us why no spend challenges are for wussies. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how we can save money where we least expect it.

January

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. Why else would we need effective time management tips to help manage our days?

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. Canadian Dream shares with us the stages of personal finance. 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.

February

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Tell us about you and your family.

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Find out how Maureen Paid off $79,540 in Credit Card & Student Loan Debt

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? in credit card debt, and an additional $28,756.17 No, I didn’t.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. Thanks for the tips SPF. t Paydown Your Credit Cards.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. I enjoy good food even though I don’t like to cook it – maybe especially because I don’t like to cook it. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?

Green And Frugal

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill. Take a moment to watch them.

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How To Get Your Budget To Balance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

We all know that one of the best personal finance strategies is to have a budget and you’ve probably tried to create one at some time. Along the way, I’ve learned some things, so here are a few tips on how to get your budget to balance. Food accounts for 15.6% and health care expenses at 4.6%. The remaining 17.6%

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P.E.P for the Week of January 17-21/11- Spread the Happiness Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Personal Finance by the Book shares with us the nuts and bolts of budgeting and how we can be best equipped to manage our money better. Everyday Tips and Thoughts shares the best financial advice they ever received. Jason at Frugal Dad shares with us 9 ways we can prepare for food inflation. Reducing Debt.

January

January Emergency Fund Personal Finance Finance

Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free?

Credit Cards

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Keeping it Simple: Strategies for Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. All you need is a list of expenses, both fixed (rent, loan repayments) and variable (food, clothes, fuel), and a list of all sources of income. We often seem to complicate things, don’t we?

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Friday Links – Vacation Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2013

Simon from Sustainable Personal Finance , my dear friend, will be managing the site while I am gone so nothing will change for my readers. Don’t miss Canadian Budget Binder’s on reducing the grocery bill from $1,100 to $600 for some great tips. Do you ever suffer from debt envy? PET Archives.

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The One Most Important Thing You Need to Get Rich

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

Keeping your standard of living the same while income increases to generate extra saving potential (such as eating at home instead of in restaurants or fast food joints each week). Paying extra on your debt each period and then not incurring new debt.

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Find out How Brian & His Wife Paid off $109,000 in Credit Card Debt

What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

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How to Prevent Three Common Disastrous Personal Financial Mistakes

Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Yakezie Blog Swap

P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Small Choices Means Big Gains When Achieving Financial Security

Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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

P.E.P. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition

3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

Find out how Maureen Paid off $79,540 in Credit Card & Student Loan Debt

Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

How To Get Your Budget To Balance

P.E.P for the Week of January 17-21/11- Spread the Happiness Edition

Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

Keeping it Simple: Strategies for Financial Security

Friday Links – Vacation Edition

The One Most Important Thing You Need to Get Rich

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