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APRIL 4, 2011

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Vacation Giveaway Hotel Debt Free 109

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2013

The best thing is there is light at the end of the tunnel; I will be leaving on vacation next week and won’t be back until late April. Do you ever suffer from debt envy? Trimming Your Food Budget Trims Your Waistline. I can’t wait. I need a break badly as you know. PET Archives. 4 Ways To Keep Your Spending in Check.

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Vacation Fridays Indonesia Personal Finance 169

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

We paid off our last non-mortgage debt in September and have since sent that loan’s monthly payment to our mortgage principal. This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation. Update our Debt Freedom Plan to reflect lessons learned during this crisis.

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Budget Budgeting Family Debt 246

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

At the time, I wasn’t sure how we were going to pay our monthly bills, so future plans like funding our retirement , our daughters’ college education, or a lavish vacation were not on my mind. But once I created our debt freedom plan and outlined the steps we would take to wade through the hardships, I was overcome with relief.

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Financial Goals Debt Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. debts one by one. What inspired you to become debt free?

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 13, 2013

You may have seen all of the headlines about cruise ships lately, but the truth is, cruise ships are still a fun and economical way to enjoy a luxury vacation! Cruises are relaxing, have great food, fun activities, live shows, and other accommodations you just can’t get anywhere else. Vacations on a Dime: How to Fly for Less!

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Vacation Cruises Cruise Insurance 56

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Many people are still trapped in debts and financial insufficiency due to the wrong formula or mindset they’ve been following ever since they got employed. Get Out of Debt. Debt; a simple four-letter word but deadly. Many relationships have been ruined by debts. Have you experienced much obscurity when in debt?

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Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. Eat at grocery stores!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 186

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We have significant food restrictions so sourcing our own is helpful health-wise & cost-effective too. Staying out of debt was/is very important to me & miraculously I have succeeded this far, praise God. Do you have any tips for frugal travel or vacations? Do I know where it went? Heavens, no.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 177

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

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. Do you have any tips for frugal travel or vacations? What’s your funniest frugal story?

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 175

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

However, if going out to eat with friends or going on all-inclusive vacations is your thing, I’m not one to judge. It’s fair game if you aren’t going into debt over it and if you are still able to put money aside for emergencies, retirement, and to meet your goals. Luckily, none of these hobbies tend to cost very much. High End Cars.

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Money Car Cars Laptops 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Food accounts for 15.6% is for ‘other’ expenses and this category includes things like education, gifts, vacations, personal care, tobacco and alcohol, contributions, personal insurances, pensions and miscellaneous expenses. Next comes transportation at 17.6%, but this is one area that could vary widely between households. Bottom Line.

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Budget Budgeting Credit Cards Transportation 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. Peggy: Oh yes! We saved and saved and saved.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Per household, that’s about $11 a day for a Griswold/“Christmas Vacation”-style over-the-top light show, and about $1.56 Food and Decorations. The average shopper will spend $100 on food and candy and $51.60 Start the New Year off right by making a commitment to save money and pay off debt. Photo by jspad via Flickr.

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Christmas DIY Debt Pay Off Debt 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? Jester presents The Importance of Vacations For Kids posted at The Ultimate Juggle , saying, “This article explains the reasons that we prefer to take destination oriented vacations for the kid’s sake.

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer.

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Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

The strategies did keep us out of debt however, and instilled in us habits of self-reliance, attitudes of ‘we can do that’ and a measure of life-long thriftiness that we might not otherwise have had. 262,032 Food Preparation. We took infrequent vacations. I’ve actually never ever had either.

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Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2016

He thinks most vacations are a waste of money (even though he seems to enjoy and remember fondly the ones we have taken), and doesn’t see the point in consciously building memories with the kids and grandkids by traveling together. The other wants to pay off some student loan debt and would really rather go elsewhere anyway.

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Building Kids and Family Hawaii Son 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Not Made of Money tells us how we can save for our vacation ahead of time. Jason at Frugal Dad shares with us 9 ways we can prepare for food inflation. Money Crashers tells us 15 ways we can have a vacation at home. Reducing Debt. Deliver Away Debt shares with us tips on how we can stay out of debt in 2011.

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January Emergency Fund Personal Finance Finance 124

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? It goes: 50% of your salary should go to your expenses and needs 30% should go towards what you want (a new car, a vacation, and all that) 20% should go towards your savings plan So, using this rule, 20% of everything you earn should go toward savings.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. They knew they needed food but it was mug night! Deliver Away Debt: What Is Quantitative Easing and Why Won’t It Stop?

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

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. We have been saving for our vacation to Asia since last year and we have been successful at this. We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. Reducing Debt.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. Special Purchases – Have some fun with this spreadsheet and use it to plan for upcoming large expenses, such as vacations, home renovations, equipment, replacement, etc.

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Budget Budgeting Financial Goals Goals 133

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

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

We don’t like debt. We paid cash for our vacation condo and paid off our last mortgage in 1993 (Yeah!). If your veteran is or is about to become, homeless, there are programs to help with food, housing and education. VA Mortgage. Consequently, now that we are financially independent we tend not to take out mortgages.

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Military Grandfather Education Los Angeles 162