Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 4, 2016

While we made considerable headway in 2015 with reducing our debts, we missed our goal of paying off a loan by the end of the year. So in 2016, I will continue to share our journey to pay off our debt. I’m going to double down on my efforts to reduce our spending, but I will also need to find and make extra money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2013

Happy Friday everyone. When it comes to managing your money, sometimes it has to be First Values and Goals, Then Strategies , as Emily from Evolving Personal Finance highlights. Pauline from Reach Financial Independence shares 5 ways to get out of debt , to show how you can accelerate your debt payments to become debt free earlier.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Happy Friday Everyone. Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Daniel from Make Money Make Cents writes about The Boom in Posh Pawnbrokers after noticing the influx of pawn shop shows on reality TV these days. Bob from Dwindling Debt wants to know, Can you Really Go Contract Free with your Smart Phone?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Happy Friday everyone. Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Jen from Money Rebound writes about Realistic Ways to Slash Your Student Loan Debt – Such a timely post considering the recent rate changes for federal student loans in the United States! as MMD at My Money Design thinks.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

Happy Friday everyone and cheers to everyone who has a long weekend. Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: When you’re aggressively trying to pay down debt, you may feel that you’ve done all you can to curb your expenses, but have you really? How to Get Out of Unemployment posted at Debt Free Blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2013

Hello everyone and happy Friday! The Friday links are back now too so take a peak at what caught my attention my first week back. Good Reads From The Blogosphere: After seeing all those headlines about bitcoins, Darwin from Darwin’s Money shared his 5 Reasons Why Bitcoins are the Dumbest Investment Ever. I just love it there.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Happy Friday Everyone! Friday is just another day of chaos. Paying off debt is hard to do. Read John’s post about his stumbles on the way to paying off his debt at The Money Principle. How to Save Money Visiting Yellowstone National Park. I am still crazy swamped.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

Welcome to the 18th edition of the Totally Money Carnival. I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. FruGal presents Why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff when it comes to money – FruGal. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1. Save Money this Spring: #2.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

Greetings and happy Friday. My friend Jackie over at The Debt Myth has created a Pay Off Debt App which I think is very cool. She has lived the journey of being sunken in debt and then freeing herself and now she is trying to help others do the same with her new app. Saving Money on Renovations. Best of luck.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Most of them are related to our small business, my husband’s chiropractic office, but last January I got a bee in my bonnet about debt…thank you, Dave Ramsey. I tricked …nudged my husband into following along and together we wrote out our Debt Freedom Plan. Debt Free Stories. My Themes for 2015: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2014

Happy Friday Everyone. With tax time right around the corner, Oscar at Money is the Root highlights 5 Questions that All Taxpayers Should be Asking. Considering Lending Money to a Family Member? If so, follow these 3 Basic Rules from Bob at Dwindling Debt. Should You Save Or Invest Your Money? Said so on the news.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Happy Friday everyone. The good news is I am back to doing Friday links. Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Mr.CBB @ Canadian Budget Binder makes a great point that life becomes a lot easier if we just simplify it in his post: Happiness is everything: Saving Money and Buying Time. at Debt Roundup.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Happy Friday everyone. In his most recent mini-series, Matt Becker shares How to Start Investing From Scratch – Part 2 over at Mom and Dad Money. With some dedication and determination, you can Make extra money through working from home as Dollar at Easy Extra Dollar points out. PET Archives : Save Money on Rent.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Happy Friday everyone. There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re looking to save some money, consider the DIY approach. Money Bulldog has some great tips for how to decide when you should go it alone or hire a pro. How are you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

Read up on emergency fund basics at Money Smart Guides. If you’re currently balancing your debt payoff and savings efforts, Canadian Budget Binder highlights the reason why it’s important to get out of debt first before saving. Are you a current student or someone who’s currently paying off student loan debt?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

I am a big believer of spending money on things that make you happy. 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. There are certain luxuries, however, that that just aren’t worth your hard earned money. Go Frugal'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2013

Happy Friday everyone. Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Little House from Little House in the Valley wants to know why so many couples enter marriage without ever discussing money. Best Money Tip for a College Freshman. How to Live your Dream Life Debt Free. Gosh time flies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re struggling to stay afloat with your finances, Grayson at Debt Roundup highlights how the first step to recovery is to admit you don’t have a budget. Wishing you a great and restful weekend.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Andrea at So Over This knows how costly it is to stay on top of the bills each month and shared her 3 Tips for Saving Money on Your Internet. Jen from The Happy Homeowner recently took a trip around the world and shared her perspectives of how the trip changed her perspectives on life and money. Want to learn more about the Roth IRA?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2013

Happy Friday Everyone. Jeremy @ Modest Money wrote a Guide to Starting a Blog with his top blogging tips. Deacon @ Well Kept Wallet paid off debt in 18 months and is inviting readers to do the same. The ABC’s of Debt Reduction. Before i left for my holidays, my life was nuts. PET Archives. Have a great weekend!

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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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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

You will learn valuable information from leading personal finance bloggers on topics ranging from budgeting basics, dumping debt, boosting your income, and investing in YOUR future. Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas. Elle Martinez of Couple Money. She’ll share the 3 steps she used to eliminate $22,000 in credit card debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 17, 2013

I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Do you have extra money leftover from your student loans? Student Debt Survivor recently had a milestone birthday. Finance Fox has a question for you: Are money and success the same thing ? How to volunteer more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2013

Happy Friday Everyone. Do you ever suffer from debt envy? David at My Two Dollars proves that you can find good bargains that are worth the money at the dollar store. Staying Healthy Saves You Money. Staying Healthy Saves You Money. I hope you have all had a great week. I can’t wait. PET Archives.

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JULY 26, 2011

In this current age of excess, we can all take a step back and redirect our values to understand that we must have money in order to spend it. Today, you can pick up pretty much any book, newspaper, or magazine and find an article about getting out of debt. No point in wasting our money just because the cashier can’t count.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

You spend your money on the wrong stuff. Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. If you don’t have enough money, it’s time to quit spending on stuff that doesn’t last. You don’t keep track of your money flow.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

A surprising amount of North Americans are not putting money away consistently for retirement. Many families are toeing the line of slipping into debt, if they aren’t already over their heads. As the time passed, I was able to figure out ways to save more money and stay on top of my finances. Found Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2013

KK thinks you can think yourself into financial failure –read more at Student Debt Survivor. David’s post about how to know the true value of a home at Young Adult Money is a great place to start! If so, don’t miss Jeremy’s post at Modest Money about learning to live on one income.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. Our mission: Live WELL On LESS Money. Friday: Ham & Bean Soup – Used ham hocks that have been in the freezer for several months. Found Money: What is found money?

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

The day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday , is the Biggest shopping day of the year! BUT it can also be a frustrating experience if you aren’t prepared, so I wanted to give you a few tips for shopping Black Friday to maximize your savings, and keep your sanity. Look at Black Friday ads before Friday (as in NOW).

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

The day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday , is the Biggest shopping day of the year! Look at Black Friday ads before Friday (as in NOW). Create a Budget – Decide what you are going to spend before going, this will help you stay out of debt and stick to your shopping list. Prepare in Advance.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 12, 2013

It is Friday and to celebrate the end of the week, we have a round up of 20 FREEBIES that you can enjoy! 3 – Deal With Your Debt by Liz Weston. 10 – Another 81 Money Saving Tips by Blake Dresden. 3 – Deal With Your Debt by Liz Weston. 10 – Another 81 Money Saving Tips by Blake Dresden.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

On friday, I hosted a post from Broke Professionals as part of a blog swap. Different members from the network paired up to post on each other’s blogs and discuss the topic of how to save money on everyday activities. Joe from Retire by 40 saves money and improves his health by Learning How To Cook at Life And My Finances.

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Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 1, 2011

The holidays are coming, and money is tight for everyone. So I bought myself a custom made ring, and used the rest of the money to cover all of our holiday expenses. No going into debt!!! Brilliance custom made me a gorgeous ring that I had been wanting to get, but wasn't going to spend any new money to buy it.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 9, 2015

While I would love to stick with the $500 budget–it makes life a little easier–I really need to tighten the belt this year to help us hit our debt payoff goals. Because I don’t like to post over the weekend, this series will most likely run on Friday mornings and I’ll share with you the meals that we ate for that week.

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DECEMBER 23, 2011

FREE Audio Lesson: David Ramsey “Dumping Debt” FREE ebook “The Mouse and the Christmas Cake” FREE Avery Templates. I am and you can, too, because every Friday is payday with YouData! Earn money for normal everyday online searching – Swagbucks is powered by google and is FREE to use! Sign up here.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 2, 2014

Frugal Living: How To Manage Your Money and Be Debt Free to Build Wealth by Clark Evans. The post Friday’s Freebies: Listerine, Mother’s Day Coupon Book and More appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Freebie Friday Freebies free samples tgif' Adventures In Parenting Booklet. Jones Starter Kit.

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