Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 25, 2014

When I’d do things like take out student loans even though I had a full-tuition scholarship and a sweet part-time job in the university cafeteria. These are lessons that I try to impress upon my son because I don’t want him to make the same mistakes I made 15 years ago. Why Aren’t You Doing THIS?

Money 209

Money Giving Las Vegas Credit Card Rewards 209

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

We’re a family of five, including, me, my wife and 3 children: 15 year old fraternal twins and a 12 year old son. I work full time in IT and my wife works part time in retail. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? What do you and your spouse do for a living?

Debt 100

Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Credit 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

We have a 5 year old son and are in the process of adopting our 2 year old and 4 month old foster sons, making us parents of 3 boys! My husband works as an architect and I teach art part time at my son’s school. We save and try to manage our finances, but do so with an openness to give money away as well.

Student 100

Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Our son is 29 and biological. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. The easiest part of being frugal is everything else.

Green And Frugal 180

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Jen and her husband were reeling after their son was diagnosed with a lifetime medical condition that would implode their finances. Brian’s wife took on a part-time job to increase their income to throw at their debt. Carrie was starting over after her first marriage ended. Krista took on babysitting jobs.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100