Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 8, 2013
Being a reckless teenager, I ended up spending most of the money I earned on nights out and dresses, but the purpose of my working so much during high school was to put myself through school. I wasn’t able to get student loans, which now I see as a blessing. Back then though, it sure led to some sleepless nights. Career Tips'
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 25, 2014
We like to say that hindsight is 20/20, and this is especially true of money. We often think about what we would tell ourselves if we could go back in time and provide some advice to younger versions. The money advice I would give a younger version of myself falls into two categories: “What were you thinking?”
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Family Balance Sheet
JULY 2, 2015
My husband works as an architect and I teach art part time at my son’s school. All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. I did read about the Dave Ramsey method, however, I knew that for us, it would take something more extreme than cutting expenses and putting that money towards our debt. Downsizing.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 17, 2017
By now you should know where you plan to attend school in the fall, but do you know whether or not actual for real employers will come to that campus to recruit students getting a degree in your chosen area? Time to find out. Look especially for on campus recruiting and online job portals the college may offer to help place students.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 4, 2011
The same kind of over thinking tends to infect financial advice, as well, especially when it’s doled out to college students who are desperate to come up with ways to make a few extra bucks between studying for exams and balancing their social lives. The thing to remember is that this is your money.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 10, 2012
posted at Money Talks Coaching , saying, “Money and marriage. Savvy Scot controversially talks about how to spend money and what so many financial bloggers are doing wrong! Maria presents Politics and economy in the Eurozone part 1 posted at The Money Principle , saying, “The people have spoken in France and Greece.
Finally Frugal
DECEMBER 26, 2011
It's been quite a year; I have a total of four jobs (one full time, three part time) and am beginning to make a dent in my student loan debt. By the end of this year, I will have increased my income by over 70% (compared to my one full time job). Hello, and Happy Holidays, folks!
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