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. We began to realize that each item we own costs us something, either our time to maintain it or our money. We are no longer tied down to a mortgage and student loan debt.
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. Me from 15 years ago would get an earful about what not to do, and advice on budgeting and saving and staying out of debt.
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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. Eat right and exercise, and you’ll be fine. Happily, that’s not the case.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. The focus was on saving money and resources and living in an eco-conscious way. It was during that time that I came across Kristen’s blog and I loved her voice and practical tips. How did you get interested in saving money?
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
I’ve since spent much time going through the archives. How did you get interested in saving money? We aren’t interested in the aggressive investing that is often common in the FIRE movement, but rather creating an enjoyable life below our means, and saving the difference. I haven’t decided yet.
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. cars, and finally our student loans. When my husband and I got married, we were making hardly any money. ” It’s amazing how much money was freed up when I stayed. My husband.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 13, 2016
Drew works full time for Department of Defense. Farrah works part time for Department of Defense. Student Loans – Paid off $37,000. ACTUAL MONEY PUT TOWARDS DEBT OVER 5 YEARS (because of interest during the 5 years) – $200,000. We are from Cincinnati, OH. We have a family of 4. What kind of debt was it?
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