Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
What The Numbers Say According to the Energy Star people, the average US household uses 13% of its total energy bill on running appliances, of which about 8% is attributed to the refrigerator. The saving you make on your power bills could pay for the new appliance within five years, at average electricity prices.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 6, 2021
We found over $1600 in extra cash…and on the other side…well, you should scroll down for the details! Yep, I found a $20 bill last year on the beach! This money will go towards paying the actual medical bills from the injury. On one side, it could go down as a very resourceful month. Found Money in January: $1681.
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Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 18, 2019
We ran the numbers of the purchase and they looked great on paper, but paper doesn’t account for a new server, a roof leak, unexpected medical bills, and other calamities. I menu planned consistently to keep our grocery bills under control. We’ve been in our home since September 2001. We limited our dinners out.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 22, 2020
Our business was doing very well, and we were excited about the opportunity to own a property outside of our home. In September 2001, we bought a 1700 square foot home with a one-car garage and ONE full bathroom. My husband drives a 2012 Nissan that we bought used in 2017 to replace a 2001 Honda Civic. Small home = Low Expenses.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Our bills and responsibilities didn’t waiver however, even though our income dipped. We dramatically reduced our spending by cutting our cable TV and landline , shopping thrifty, eating out less often , and lowering our grocery bill. ” It might be small, but its size has probably set us up very well financially.
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