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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

Family Balance Sheet

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Amanda & Daniel. Together they blog about becoming debt free and location independence in order to serve the world at Life with a Mission. What inspired you to get debt free? We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Where are you from?

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Moving Out – 6 Lifestyle Changes to Make Relocating Easier

Koupon Karen

Their expertise and local knowledge can make the process much smoother and hassle-free. Consider organizing a garage sale or using online platforms to sell unwanted items. By starting fresh in your new home with only the essentials, you can create a more organized and clutter-free living space.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. I love to shop garage sales. When you do, go on tax free day. using tax free days.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. On their personal finance site, US News suggested that some kids get games they don’t want and can’t be returned. I always shop for Christmas wrapping paper, gift tags, boxes and really nice ornaments the week after Christmas.

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Why Did I Buy That!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last summer, in my annual ‘Grandma Rie’s Money Camp’ (the week long camp I have with my Grandchildren to help them learn about finances); we had a segment on selling and how companies sell to us. Last week I visited a garage sale. Years ago we fell for an offer to get a free gas barbecue grill.

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My Grandma Rie’s Money Camp is a week long day camp with a focus on finances at age appropriate levels. Get some free video editing software, use a cell phone or camera to record and see what happens! Hold a garage sale together. The sky is the limit on themes. Go Frugal'

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Personal Finance Journey : Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy to Your Kids?