Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 8, 2013

But you need to be watchful that it doesn’t take a lot of time to get caught in the debt cycle if you start splurging. Even though there are legal ways to get out of debt , it is better to stay safe than sorry. Read on to know about some smart ways to keep debts at bay and rein in your finances. Frugal debt free'

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself My current lifestyle would probably qualify as frugal-lite compared to many others. I was a bit intimidated by this, but then I figured I probably wasn’t the only person out there who isn’t ultra-frugal at the moment. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? helping out 7. We love old toys!

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

I am always searching the internet for other frugal blogs and I have so many that I love to read besides this one of course, but I wanted to list my 10 most favorite for you to check out. 10 Of My Favorite Frugal Blogs. Addi from Frugal Fanatic believes anyone can earn an income from home without having to work 40 hours a week.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Frugal Friday: A recap of how we frugal-ed our way through the week. This money went into our regular checking account, but I’d like to start directing it towards our debt. Frugal Miscellany: We’ve had a lot of very warm and humid days in September and October. How did you frugal this week? from Ebates.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

Here at Frugal Focus , we know how important it is for you to find the perfect home, so we have some tips for how you can get a great deal before you sign the dotted line. Pay Off Debts to Be More Attractive to Lenders If you have real debt problems, then another solution is to start paying off what you owe.

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The Frugal Pig

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Some frugal habits have stood the test of time. The post Frugal Habits That No Longer Work Like They Used To first appeared on Frugal Pig. Still, the ones you have relied on for years may not work well today and need updating.

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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. In my quest for frugality, however, I’ve learned that some would-be saving methods are not truly practical.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Megan emailed me a little nervously because she and her husband are not super-duper frugal. But this is “Meet A Reader” not, “Meet Only Super Frugal Readers” There are all sorts of reasons people hang out here, and some of those reasons have nothing to do with frugality. ? So, here’s Megan!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Frugal Date Nights. Go Frugal' Staycations are far from boring, in fact you may come to prefer them over the hassle of packing, traveling, etc.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. Being frugal allows me to stay at home with our little ones, which was always a goal of mine, and my husband has been very supportive of that. What’s your best frugal win? homemade bagels!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 24, 2012

I was raised with frugal parents that tried to install in me proper money management and even though I always paid off everything on time, I never managed to save money. Then more than a year ago something in me changed after a health scare and I realized that it’s important to pay off debt and save more than ever.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 6, 2012

There are plenty of things that can be done that are both frugal and eco friendly that have nothing to do with belonging to a fitness center. Frugal Anniversary Gift Ideas That Will Win Her Over My wedding anniversary is 8/16! How Can Thriftiness Become a Debt Relief Option? I’ve broken them down per season.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2013

As a former debt collector turned financial counselor, Barry Myers is passionate about helping people get out of debt as quickly and safely as possible. The Frugal Living bundle is only available through 8am EST on Monday, 3/11. From Debtor to Better by Barry Myers. Get yours today: Thanks for reading.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

That was the year that we made the goal of paying off the last of our non-mortgage debts and we achieved it by September of that year. <<— Once we paid off our non-mortgage debts in 2019, we started saving some of the debt snowball money for college savings. A few of our debt payoff trackers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 31, 2011

Many thanks to Peter from Bible Money Matters for including my post the ABC’s of Debt Reduction in this week’s Festival of Frugality. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter Has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality #234. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has been Featured in the Festival of Frugality #251.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This post is from Charles at CreditDonkey, where he writes about frugal credit card deals and tips. The following are six steps that you use to help teach others through a demonstration of frugal living: Help Others In Need : When all of your needs are met, it’s easy to forget about others.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 271st Festival of Frugality-10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition. Some people take spending and greed to a limit they shouldn’t and others become so extreme in frugality that they forget to enjoy living life. SillySimple presents Frugal Gardening: Seed Starting Part I posted at Silly Simple Living.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending. Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2011

A FREE book download of David Bach’s Debt Free for Life is available today. Thanks, My Frugal Adventures !). Just click the link and a pdf with 200+ pages will come up for you. If you like the read, you might want to check out more of David Bach’s books. ©2009-10 Saving Sense Media LLC. All rights reserved.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 12, 2015

So, if you are a non-traditional student here are some tips that can help you make your time in school successful and frugal. You obviously don’t want to re-take any classes as that wouldn’t be frugal. Choose your Degree Path Wisely. Get Growing'

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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. frugal and are careful not to spend on frivolous things. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

This can breed short sightedness as you struggle to deal with your debt. We all know how powerful debt snowballing can be, with small amounts adding up over time to pay off a big portion of debt, and the reverse is true with small portions of spending adding up overtime to wreak havoc on your finances. Short-sightedness .

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. This trip was a reward for our years of paying off six figures of debt , and we were going to pack a lot into our week. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Whew, got all of that!

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

20 Tips for Frugal Living. Living frugally allows you to not only spend less than what you earn, but also allows you to earn less. You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. Here are 20 Tips for Frugal Living that still allow you to enjoy life.

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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. Monday, January 9: 12pm EST: Tips for Tackling Credit Card Debt with LaTisha Styles.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 14, 2011

Understand and manage debt. What’s Inside: Discover the best places to travel on a dime. Learn tips to help you build your wealth. Plan the perfect dinner party for under $10 per person. Get beauty tricks for any budget! Sign up HERE. Share or Print This!

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 22, 2011

Understand and manage debt. What’s Inside: Discover the best places to travel on a dime. Learn tips to help you build your wealth. Plan the perfect dinner party for under $10 per person. Get beauty tricks for any budget! Sign up HERE. Share or Print This!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

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. It really makes me happy. This week I wanted to share a giveaway with you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

I still have debt to pay off and want to buy a house, so all of that inflation money could go toward saving or paying down debt more quickly. Keep Your Goals in Mind When your income increases or expenses drastically decrease (like when you pay off debt), keep your goals in mind. Likely, there was a reason. How did you beat it?

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Finally Frugal

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

For the past couple of years, my refund has gone straight to debt repayment. Hopefully enough to make a smallish dent in my student loan debt, since I was only able to send $950 in that direction last month. Subscribe to Finally Frugal. And that's exactly where this year's refund will go, just as soon as I'm able to file!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. We sat down at our kitchen table, took out a simple white piece of paper, and penned out a contract to ourselves: It was our Get Out Debt Contract. It wasn’t me telling her we are going to get out of debt, or her telling me it wasn’t in the budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

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! Do you know how to protect yourself if debt collectors are harassing you?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. Our balance sheet is starting to reflect all of the hard work we have done over the last 5 years to reduce out non-mortgage and business debts, so I added a few calculations that were missing in the past.

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Finally Frugal

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

I'm not sure when I would have the time to go through my closets and find 33 items; I'm thinking in the spring, because I am almost positive that I will try to work less than I am now, even if it slows down my debt repayment. Subscribe to Finally Frugal. I'll keep you posted!

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 5, 2011

After all, if (and this is a big IF) the housing market ever recovers (or just stops resulting in decreasing value) then I may be able to sell my house without creating equity by paying off my second mortgage debt. Subscribe to Finally Frugal. Meaning that I could, potentially, have my student loan paid off by mid-2012.

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