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10 Blog Posts You Need to Read if You Want to be Debt Free
So, as we’ve worked to stay motivated and on track, and as I’ve worked to educate the family on what it means to live on a super-strict, super-frugal budget, I’ve learned some interesting things out...
View ArticleDon’t Let ‘Em Fool You
I just read a great response post from Holly over at Club Thrifty. She was referencing a recent NY Times article which basically said that we may as well not even try getting out of debt and saving...
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Motivation: Learning From Others
One of the best ways, IMHO, we can stay motivated on our journeys to debt-free, is to simply learn from others. And I think if we’d keep our eyes open, we’d find learning opportunities in lots of...
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January 2013 Financial Recap
Well, it’s officially January 31st, and we’ve made it through our first month of handling money like grown-ups should. It wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be. I would say that the biggest...
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The Road to Debt Free: Not for the Faint of Heart
If you’re like us, you might find, after making the decision to get out of debt, that you may have bit off more than you could chew. I know that many of you are in way over your heads right now....
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Motivation: Do it for the Kids
One of the hardest things, for us, about choosing to stop spending and get out of debt is the impact it has had on our children. We’ ve eliminated about 95% of our activities, entertainment and...
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Oops, I Did it Again (Almost)!
Yeah, I know: the title’s cheesy. But stick with me here, it’ll be worth it. For the second time this month (ok, more like the 20th), I contemplated blowing a hole in our budget and going on a family...
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February 2013 Recap
Well, it’s accountability time again, which is one of the reasons I’m so grateful for this blog. Every time I consider a non-necessary spending purchase, I remember that I’m going to have to share...
View ArticleDecision Time
“Money is for people who don’t play well with others.” That’s what I saw on a bumper sticker yesterday, and I have to say, it gave me pause. I can’t judge the owner of the car that wore this bumper...
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Motivation: Words of Wisdom From Paul Milligan
Happy Monday, all! I’m feeling led today to share with you some tidbits from the financial teaching that motivated us to turn our financial life around. As I’ve mentioned before, we’d been terrible...
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March 2013 Recap
Here we are, at the end of month three on our road to debt free. In some ways, it feels like we’ve been doing this for forever, and in others, it’s gone SO fast. Budgeting and spend tracking are now...
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Motivation: The Frugal Farmer 2013 Goals
Ok, yes, I know it’s April 4th. I’ve been a little hesitant to set goals for this year for 2 reasons: 1. We’re in such a tight situation financially right now that it’s difficult for us to even put...
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Should You be Investing When You’re Deeply in Debt: Part 2
Happy Sunday all. Maddie and I arrived home from the conference we were at last night. Sales were good: we made enough to cover most expenses, but no actual profit. We are calling the trip a success...
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New From The Debt Free Divas: A Free E-book
Click on the image above to sign up for your free e-book today. Don’t miss out on these tips from the best for increasing your income! The post New From The Debt Free Divas: A Free E-book appeared...
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April 2013 Recap
It was a mixed bag money-wise here at The Frugal Farmer for the month of April. We did well in some budget areas, but not-so-well in others. I’m hoping determined that this will change in May,...
View ArticleGetting Out Of Debt Vs. You Only Live Once
Editor’s note: Today you’ll be enjoying a great guest post from Justin over at The Frugal Path. Mr. and Mrs. Frugal Path’s blog became one of my favorite PF blogs when I read their personal story...
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You’re Not Just Paying off Debt, You’re Building Wealth
Photo credit Often the usually long-term task of paying off debt gets tedious and boring, as I wrote in a post last week. The post last week suggested a few ways to keep yourself motivated, and...
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Gee, Can I Please Walk Over a Bed of Hot Burning Coals?
Photo credit I often find people who question why we go to the extreme budget cuts we do, and live the lifestyle we live, in order to better our situation. For many, they just don’t find it worth the...
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Why You Should Choose to Start Your Journey to Debt Free TODAY
Photo credit Are you considering starting the journey to debt free for yourself? If so, I think it’s imperative that you should go for it. There’s never been a more crucial time as to the importance...
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How Debt Mimics Life
We’ve been a bit out of the loop this week on the blogging scene, as we’ve been hard at work on our hobby farm. The place we purchased last October has two pastures out front. When we moved in, one...
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