Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Being a newlywed means you have a few things to get used to, and that includes the way you handle your finances. Get to the Bottom of Your Money Motivations. First of all, it’s important to get to the bottom of your money motivations. Really get into the “why” behind your financial decisions.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 25, 2014

At the beginning of the year I set a goal for myself to have one hour of unplugged time each evening to enjoy offline and tech-free activities. This goal specifically was meant to foster more one-on-one time with my then fiancé (now husband!!), We have bikes, so we like to get out and use those on the cooler, drier days.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

I mastered the use of excel spreadsheets while monitoring every expense, I opened my first retirement account and bought my first shares of stock while feverishly reading through Investing for Dummies , I began checking all of my accounts, every day to ensure that any and all charges were correct and accounted for… and I loved it.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 22, 2011

by primarily using coupons. this week also using coupons. My goal is to save as much money as I can this fall. That’s my goal. I don’t know if it’s attainable in a few short months but having this lofty goal has me determined to save. But remember, little goals are a great start.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

I’d estimate that it’s the recipe 80% of Americans use, because it’s the one on the back of the Toll House chocolate chip bag. Yet for a few years I made the Toll House recipe, because that’s what everyone I talked to was using for a recipe. Once your financial goals and costs are set, now you add in your income and expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

The second strategy is to practice long-term goals. When you set goals that are 12 to 18 months away and work to achieve them through daily action steps and habits, you develop your long-term mindset and hopefully become more able to achieve other long-term goals- like weight loss. Get Healthy'

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

We know that saving for a rainy day isn’t just a phrase our grandparents used to throw around. Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We have led 7 sessions of Financial Peace University mostly to keep ourselves motivated. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Who initiated the debt free goal? We definitely spend a lot more money on eating out at restaurants and using babysitters now that we are debt free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Are you struggling to find motivation with your financial goals? Using Kids Crafts to Teach the Gift of Giving. If so, get Off Your Computer and Go Outside! as MMD at My Money Design thinks. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

You may have different needs and desires and goals for your life. Although my spouse and I didn’t do this, we got lucky and had similar upbringings in the money sphere and we grew to have common goals. If you agree on your financial goals and approaches, neither of you will feel compelled to control the others money use.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2013

This can be a positive and motivational experience to help them focus on new beginnings and setting goals. Financial Goals – Help kids make goals to be financially responsible this year. Financial Goals – Help kids make goals to be financially responsible this year.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

I needed to count on myself and support my son, and that meant getting my financial life in order, starting with building an emergency fund for the first time. No, although we inadvertently used the debt snowball method without having heard of it. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Something happens mentally when you WRITE down your goals and plans for execution. Our plan gave us clarity and direction, and instead of spreading ourselves too thin and trying to do everything at once, we focused on one step at a time. It took us six long years from the time we made this plan a priority. DONE November 2019.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

In my roles as a motivational storyteller, engaging Amazon Top 100 author, and Internet radio show host, I am passionate about motivating, encouraging, and inspiring people overcome their obstacles to become their greatest selves. Who initiated the debt free goal? We both see the overall goals and where we are going together.

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JULY 22, 2015

Seeing that number was motivation enough to start making some drastic changes. I cancelled my gym membership because I rarely used it. We combined our auto insurance policies since we had just got married which saved us a good chunk of money. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

He has paid a price to win with hard work and sacrifice to reach his goals, and I truly admire him for that. We also listed to The Dave Ramsey Show every day for daily motivation while we worked the baby steps. We used up what we had. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Working together, sharing the same goals and vision, talking about milestones. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? We agreed that if we are to live “different” we have to clean this up and let God do His thing in us. We would keep our goals on paper on the fridge. What are your financial goals now?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Many of us have just celebrated Canada Day or Independance Day; a holiday where we celebrate our freedoms. If we put our mind and actions to reaching a goal then we will complete it. My parents have helped us in the past.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

We used (and currently still follow) Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps. We had tried other methods in the past, but found this one suited us best since it forced us to focus on one goal at a time, rather than trying to do it all (pay off debt and contribute to savings and retirement). What are your financial goals now?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Many of their ideas were inspiring and their stories continued to motivate me through the entire process. I started Careful Cents and used that as a platform to find freelance writing opportunities. Who initiated the debt free goal? He leaves most of the financial goals up to me, but we make the decisions together.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. I discovered the term, Zero-Based Budget, when my husband and I took Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University home course many years ago. We have been using this system ever since.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Unfortunately, we did not hit that goal and in part, have made some major changes to our Debt Freedom Plan. This new strategy had us looking in the same direction with regards to our financial future and my husband was on board. Our goal is still debt freedom. Pay off the student loan, using the debt snowball method.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

I would say that this plan helped me more in the area of using a zero-based budget and sticking with a budget. We followed a budget and switched to using cash, which helped us stay on track with the budget. Make your goals visual. Have pictures of your Why around in your daily life to help keep you motivated.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Tell us about yourself. I am used to moving a lot! It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt. I no longer use credit cards – only debit cards or cash. Where are you from?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

Use this to develop a budget & determine where you will cut back. (If Use cash system with envelopes for your over spending areas. Who initiated the debt free goal? I initiated the debt free goal. What are your financial goals now? Find ways to motivate yourself and hold yourself accountable.

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