Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Way back in 2008 I signed up for a Upromise account and then it sat unused for many years. I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped my mind. Back in 2008, I was a mama to a toddler and infant, so a lot of things slipped my mind. Use a Upromise Mastercard. Hello, 2020.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 8, 2014
Back in my teens and early twenties, Mom used to yell at me about not carrying enough cash. Either I would be walking or using my last quarter in the pay phone to call home and beg someone to come get me. As an adult, I use both cash and credit as well as checks. If I buy anything online, I use credit.
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Savings Corner
DECEMBER 23, 2023
The proceeds from your life insurance policy can be used to repay these debts, ensuring that your family is not responsible for settling them. Providing living benefits Many don’t know that life insurance can also include living benefits, which means you can use the proceeds while you’re still alive.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
Many use natural lighting as much as possible, going so far as to create an entirely open floor plan so that every employee can turn off their electric bulbs and work by way of that giant light source we call the sun. Although it was originally slated for home use, the company has since expanded to include solutions for fleets of computers.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Both act as second mortgages, using your home as collateral, and may offer tax deductions if the funds are used for substantial repairs or upgrades. Both funding options allow you to use the funds however you see fit. Others use them to pay off high-interest credit card debt or other bills. $16 What’s the appeal?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 10, 2017
When the Great Recession began in 2008/2009, my boss at the time (a Vice President of the company) and her spouse consulted their financial adviser to see what they should do. They asked him what would likely cause us to come out of recession. My grandchildren’s other set of grandparents are just one example.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
This spring, the gym closed down and sold off their equipment at a deep discount so now I am well stocked for any kettlebell weight I want to use. We bought our house as a short sale in 2008. One neighbor took out wooden shelving and put it on the curb and it now is used in our basement to store canned goods. ” Ha.
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