Entries Tagged as 'debt snowball & debt snowflake'

Getting out of debt and world hunger…

April 28th, 2008 · 11 Comments · charity & giving, debt & debt repayment, debt snowball & debt snowflake, personal finance & money management

The news on world food supply hasn’t been good. Droughts, oil issues, etc are creating greater food insecurity for millions. Americans are feeling a small pinch (or even a medium one) though fewer of us have to worry about starving to death in the near future.
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How to Use Your Student Loan Deferment Grace Period Wisely

April 1st, 2008 · 11 Comments · debt & debt repayment, debt snowball & debt snowflake

Is your student loan currently deferred? Here are some thoughts on using your money wisely until you have to start paying it off again.

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Evaluating Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover — Which Baby Step is Right for You?

March 11th, 2008 · 17 Comments · debt & debt repayment, debt snowball & debt snowflake

An overview of Dave Ramsey’s famous baby steps with advice on where to begin if you’re at different places in your financial path. Not just for people in debt.

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Fabulous Snowflaking Closet Cleanout Sale

February 28th, 2008 · 2 Comments · debt & debt repayment, debt snowball & debt snowflake, shopping

Blogger Fabulously Broke is selling off part of her fabulous wardrobe at discount prices to help her debt repayment. Definitely worth a look if you’re interested in new clothes.

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An Idea for Using Your Pennies to Make Others Happier

January 11th, 2008 · 13 Comments · debt snowball & debt snowflake

One of my library duties is working the cash register for library fines and used book purchases. If I’m on the lower level, I get a lot of the latter, since my desk is right across from the bookstore.
Last Saturday, a lady bought $3 worth of used books which, with MD sales tax comes to [...]

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