The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

We don’t live super frugally, but we do live well within our means and try not to be wasteful with our resources. What’s your best frugal win? I racked up more debt to move to California, then the fancy car turned out to be a lemon, requiring a bunch of expensive repairs. Me in one of my money mistakes!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

I hope your week has gone well. Today I wanted to share with you an opportunity to win $1000 cold hard cash. Bob from Dwindling Debt wants to know, Can you Really Go Contract Free with your Smart Phone? Eating Well Saves Well. Happy Friday Everyone. My friend Stephen over at howtosavemoney.ca Frugal Date Nights.

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Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Well, let me tell you how I earned a fast $2,500 (yes, you heard that right) to pay for our holiday (and then some). Things from ex-boyfriends, ex-husband, broken, out of style, just plain ugly, and, well, you get the picture. Well, let me tell you, I walked away with $2,500 in cash. No going into debt!!!

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For the Mommas

JULY 23, 2012

You can get a totally free credit report (thru Experian and enter to win $250.00). Set up a free account with Credit Sesame today and automatically enter to win $250 for Back to School. 250 is what you can win by signing up with Credit Sesame. But you can save even more by using them as well! What does Credit Sesame do?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post Best Way to Consolidate Debt Without Hurting Credit – Smart Money Moves For Moms appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Without proper management, debt can quite literally bury you alive. The best way to consolidate debt without hurting credit is also the best way to get out of debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

Eliminate Debt Everyone has debts. It is usually debts that cause the most financial problems. Getting your debts paid off, or under control, is a good saving strategy because it’s saving you dead money which we call interest. Attack your credit card debts fist; they usually carry the highest interest rates anyway.

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Saving Everyday

JULY 30, 2012

Get a free credit score & chance to win $250 ~. Set up a free account with Credit Sesame today and automatically enter to win $250 for Back to School. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

You are married, you are each individually responsible for the other guy’s debts if they were incurred during the marriage! Yes you are married, but you are still an individual as well. We all need time and space to ourselves occasionally and I believe this extends to money as well. And then there’s money.

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For the Mommas

JULY 28, 2012

You can get a totally free credit report (thru Experian and enter to win $250.00). Set up a free account with Credit Sesame today and automatically enter to win $250 for Back to School. 250 is what you can win by signing up with Credit Sesame. But you can save even more by using them as well! What does Credit Sesame do?

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freestuff.tv

APRIL 5, 2011

They are well respected and trusted. We want you to live the generous life, simple and debt free. Join for FREE today. Synovate is a global market research firm that generates insights to help clients drive competitive brand, product and customer experience strategies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 26, 2014

We think that something is required for us to be happy or successful, when, in reality, it is a luxury that we could do very well without. However, the problem comes when your propensity to spend on luxuries leads to debt. If you are in debt because of the luxuries that you insist on having, that’s when it becomes a problem.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

I like the snowball effect method of debt reduction because it worked for me. You’ll need to make some spending cuts to make this happen but it will be worth it to eliminate this expensive debt. If you attend to the three disastrous mistakes I described here, you will be well on your way to a bright future, free from financial stress.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Well, I don’t know about you but this week has felt very long and tiring. My husband and I did when we got married and it works well for us. I do know others though that haven’t and they seem to be doing well too. Reducing Debt. Man vs. Debt shares with us how to not suck at our resolutions this year.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2011

If you are looking to get your finances organized, you don’t want to miss this giveaway from Dave Ramsey, who has helped millions of people get out of debt and start saving. 1) Leave me a comment letting me know why you would like to win this Dave Ramsey package. Please make sure you leave a comment for each entry !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Although my primary concern these days to get out of debt, I have been thinking a lot about what “GREEN” really means and how that impacts my everyday lifestyle. Well actually it is. This helps with the flushing, as well as preventing you from wasting money with each flush. Saving Money. Transportation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Sustainable Personal Finance included YFS’ post, Frugal Anniversary Gift Ideas that Will Win Her Over in the Carnival of Personal Finance #349. Many thanks to Debt Free by Thirty who hosted the Festival of Frugality #325 for including Marie’s post, Frugal Family Fun in the American Midwest.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2011

Well, it’s official. As usual there were a ton of great reads floating around the blogosphere written by my pals in the Yakezie network as well as some other personal finance bloggers. Reducing Debt. Mrs. Not Made of Money shares her wisdom on how we can cure a hangover, a debt hangover that is. Investing Wisely.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We will be away at the time the risk is the highest so we are working on getting our furniture in our basement propped up on blocks as well as running dehumidifiers. I wasn’t managing my money very well. One of the things that worked well for me was negotiating with the creditors. Reducing Debt. Managing Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? In total I estimate I paid off round $40,000 worth of debt, though depressingly a fair chunk of that was just interest.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Kyle presents Enter to Win our April iPad Mania Giveaway! posted at The Penny Hoarder , saying, “The Penny Hoarder has teamed up with Bay Area Mommy a number of other bloggers to bring you this amazing chance to win the two hottest tablets in the market today! ” Managing Debt. ” Managing Debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary.

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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. The neighbor kids are doing quite well on my street.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

One way to get the things you know you want without going into debt is to put your holiday gifts in layaway. And to make it even more exciting, Kmart is rolling our a new free layaway program where you can win some really great prizes! I hope to win big during the Big Layaway Giveaway – how about you? All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. Well, plans have had to change. Reducing Debt. Not Made of Money shares with us some tips on how to stay motivated at paying off our debt. The goal was to be certified by summer. Yakezie Scholarship.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 6, 2012

Frugal Anniversary Gift Ideas That Will Win Her Over My wedding anniversary is 8/16! Well, every woman feels loved once her man remembers their anniversary. How Can Thriftiness Become a Debt Relief Option? Are you wondering. Why does that matter?

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Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Since I do not use a credit card anymore (and read recently that banks are in debt due to too much credit cards out there), why not start saving now, with these easy tips : Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? I have done that as well ! that means, money! Actually it means saving as much money as you can before Christmas !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

While the plot, acting, music composition, and special effects are normally what others focus on when watching this movie, there are actually quite a few lessons in personal finance that can be learned from The Dark Knight as well. Well it does. Number 8 : Glen at Free From Broke tells us what a credit card number is. How about you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 12, 2015

And if you only have a high school education, it’s well-known that getting a bachelor’s degree will allow you to earn more throughout your life than if you stopped at the high school level. You could win up to $1,000 by simply filling out the online application found on the site.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 22, 2011

I encouraged you to build an emergency fund or pay down debt with your savings. Many of my fellow Deal Pros are determined to save as well. Deidre at Cuckoo for Coupon Deals is pledging to be Debt Free in Three Years. As the old adage goes, slow and steady wins the race! We are currently building a new house.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. I enjoy playing the game and I like to win. What’s your best frugal win? We paid an excavator (to dig the hole for the foundation), a well driller and a cabinet maker (for our kitchen and bathroom cabinets). Alan doesn’t share that regret.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

You must control your debt. If you want to be worth a million dollars (without winning the lottery, inheriting a fortune or robbing a bank), you need to keep at it, for a really long time. You must persist in living below your means to stay out of debt and save. You'll never win, and even if. Persistence.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Manage Your Debts Managing your debts is a biggy when it comes to avoiding financial disaster. Spiraling debt is the biggest single cause of financial distress out there. Credit card debt remains at an all time high; this is the first debt to attack and get under control. You can either write. I’m sure everyone.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! What’s your best frugal win? I was in 4th grade, and had 2 younger siblings when they began their debt-repayment journey. I have two!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This spring, the gym closed down and sold off their equipment at a deep discount so now I am well stocked for any kettlebell weight I want to use. What’s your best frugal win? It doesn’t blend ice as well and the way it is designed makes it super messy if you have to add ingredients in two stages. Being consistent.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? I had $56,000 of debt when I decided to become debt free. What inspired you to get debt free? The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

What’s your best frugal win? My best frugal win is marrying my husband. I have tried homemade laundry detergent and abandoned it – time consuming and it didn’t work well in my machine. Once I was out of college, without debt, I had the freedom to make choices about what I would do and where I would work.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2012

It can be so easy to run up thousands of dollars in debt just by using that credit card. Debt and an uncontrollable spending habit is probably the most common issue that causes fights between couples. Most people will not see eye to eye when it comes to how much credit card debt is acceptable.

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