Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 6, 2012
We have all heard that age old adage “save your pennies for a rainy day,” but many of us never do it. Saving money can be a bit of a difficult challenge, especially if you are in a household that lives paycheck to paycheck like so many do. However, even if you find yourself tight on money, you can still manage to put a little away each month.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 11, 2012
The holidays are already upon us despite the fact that it seems like just yesterday that we were barbecuing in the backyard and lighting off fireworks. With this wintry time of year comes a season of parties that could leave you stressed out and strapped for cash if you’re not careful, especially with all of the other demands on your time and your budget at the end of the year.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 12, 2012
With our national recession seeming to lift ever so slightly, many Americans are curious about the best means to invest after four years of market-shyness. While we were all plenty burned by the 2008 crash, with a slow turnaround there remain many sectors in which to place your investing dollar. A slowly rising tide can sometimes lift all corporate boats.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 31, 2012
Goal setting seems to be one of the Things That We Do in our society. Reaching for goals can be a good thing. It’s good to have something worthwhile to work for. Unfortunately, setting goals effectively can trip you up. Whether you are setting goals for the new year, or whether you just want to continue to improve yourself, here are 6 tips for setting better goals: Choose Something That Matters.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 17, 2012
Despite living in an era where new, groundbreaking technologies are being developed on a weekly level, we haven’t been able to win the war on obesity just yet. Many people have a weight problem and this problem seems to be even more pronounced amongst the high-tech gadget enthusiasts. It might just be that I am getting old, but I still remember a time where science nerds like me used to be a bunch of skinny people, usually in glasses.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 4, 2012
When you think about how much time you have, it’s easy to assume that you don’t have very much time at all. You probably feel busy, running from place to place, trying to get everything done. The truth, though, is that you likely waste more time than you think. Capture that wasted time, and turn it into productive time. Define What “Productive” Means to You.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 30, 2012
If you like saving money, haggling for a better price should become a habit for you, a habit that can easily save you thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. I personally became a haggler 10 years ago when my first child was born. With the added expenses involved with raising a child, I was forced to find ways to make my paycheck go as far as possible every month.
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