Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report. Buy Store Brands. Embrace the Food Network.

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Saving Money Money Budgeting Budget 221

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Personally, I think a starter fund should be $2000-$3000.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be! Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Reduce convenience foods. 20 Tips for Frugal Living. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. You can end up well ahead in the long run.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. The weight of debt can be so heavy mentally in addition to the direct effects of it. It’s food that we have that I’ve cooked or otherwise acquired ? Out of necessity originally.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 185