Finally Frugal

JANUARY 17, 2011

I'm pretty sure I've mentioned my 15 (almost 16) year old 'beater' car, which I'm trying to keep running until I'm debt-free. Since I take public transportation, I put about 2,500 miles a year on it, if that. or whether to use the money from my extra jobs, thereby NOT sending that money to my debt. Bad, bad, bad.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? But think about how much you would be saving in terms of transport, drinks, food, entertainment, and the potential bail money should things get out of hand. How much of your salary should you save? And what do you need to do each month?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2011

Related posts: 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt. What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation. These few examples of simple ways to cut down on health risks can be a great start to making the inside of the house green. So, how are you going to protect yourself and your family? Skip the Gym, Sweat at Home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Derek from Life and My Finances shares his parents’ story and best lesson with Paying Off Your Debts Early at Retire By 40. Buck Inspire discovered the money saving potential of Public Transportation at My Journey to Millions. 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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2013

The worst thing you could possibly do is start your married life with a mountain of debt from having the wedding of your dreams. Buying local is cheaper because the transportation costs are lower. With these tips, you will still get a beautiful wedding that you will cherish forever but at a lower cost. Budget First, Plan Later.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

Concentrated products often require less packaging, resulting in less energy to transport it to the store and less plastic to recycle. 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt. This makes them easy to wash and use time and time again. Use concentrated household products. There are many different items you can get in concentrated format.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Sandy presents Video: Beware of Illegal Debt Collection Practices posted at My Cheapass Blog , saying, “Some debt collectors will try anything to get you to pay, even some illegal tactics.func&#. Over the last decade, this book has helped me to save thousands of dollars on our housing, transportation, food and clothes.&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

We don’t like debt. Transportation. You have to go figure out what they are and whether you may be eligible. Of all the official Veteran’s Administration veteran benefits, these are the ones it seems he may qualify to receive if he so elects. VA Mortgage. Theme parks offer discounts on certain days.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Public transportation can also be a great alternative depending on the area and your comfort level. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt. Encourage your teens and older children to walk or ride bikes to school or friends homes and other places they hang out, instead of driving or requesting a ride.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

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. Passive Family Income shares with us 5 ways we can save on transportation. Reducing Debt. Out of Debt Again - H&R Block at Home Premium. Budgets are Sexy - Copy of Debt Free for Life.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I transported my kids everywhere either by walking, biking, or taking the bus. We specifically chose a community with biking, walking, and public transportation infrastructure. I was in 4th grade, and had 2 younger siblings when they began their debt-repayment journey. We lived for 2.5

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? There’s no shame in ditching the second car and going down to a one car family to save money, pay back debt, or because you simply can’t afford the extras.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Next comes transportation at 17.6%, but this is one area that could vary widely between households. I found that my transport costs were considerably less than 17% because I work close to where I live but entertainment was higher because I was young and single at the time. Food accounts for 15.6% and health care expenses at 4.6%.

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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. – Transportation: loan payments, fuel, insurance, service/repairs, necessary parking/tolls. During that time, I started to budget for everything. Every aspect of our lives was included in our budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Meanwhile, one of my other friends, who is halfway through nursing school and up to her eyeballs in debt IS going because she feels OBLIGATED. But considering that I’ll already be spending $100-200 on gifts, transportation, accommodations, etc for the wedding itself and the bridal shower, I just don’t see that.

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