The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
I’d load up that dishpan with whatever gear and ingredients I needed, and carry it down to the one full kitchen in the entire dorm of 150+ students on the first floor. We all ended up with some student loan debt, but much less than we would have without my parents cash-flowing some of the costs. Cycling equipment and gear.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan. Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. Eating Out. Look at the pattern of how money was spent in prior months eating out.
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Saving Cents With Sense
MARCH 8, 2013
Everyone knows that you can clip coupons and eat out less to save money. Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste. You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living.
Saving Cents With Sense
SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
I’ve written about Upromise by Sallie Mae before and how it is such a great way to save for college (or pay off loans) while you are doing your everyday shopping, eating out, or even pumping gas. Not only did I find a sale (these shoes are $29.99) – but I will also get 5% back on my purchase! All opinions are 100% mine.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
The debt included about $30,000 in student loans, some medical debt, IRS debt, and a small amount on a credit card. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. We definitely spend a lot more money on eating out at restaurants and using babysitters now that we are debt free.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 9, 2015
Carrie worked at H&R Block during tax season and flipped yard sale finds for a profit on eBay. Tracy put her sales commissions and tax returns towards debt. The profit went towards their student loan debt. I have made hundreds of dollars at yard sales and usually use the money to pay for our vacation spending.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 20, 2017
works in outbound sales, and I teach part-time. medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. out and it gave us the momentum we needed to focus on all of our other. cars, and finally our student loans. because we aren’t eating out. 2 – Shop for meats that are on sale.
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