Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 30, 2011

I casually started writing Family Balance Sheet in October 2008. Front Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips to Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money (04/27/2010). Save Money on Groceries Without Using Coupons (03/09/2011). I had a toddler and an infant and it was an outlet for me. Top 10 FBS Posts of All Time (most page views): 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

We planned our purchase in the heady days just prior to the recession of 2008/2009. If we hadn’t sold stocks and mutual funds to come up with the money to close the sale (cash on the table), we wouldn’t have generated a huge capital gain in 2007. Property value appreciation. Gather the family. That’s $80,000 folks.

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Discount Coder UK

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

And that was back in 2008 – it’s probably more now food prices have gone up. So how can you save money on your beloved furry friend? According to The Guardian, it costs around £22,500 to keep a dog for its lifetime, about £9,000 for cat and as much as £4,000 for a bunny. Interests cut the cost of keeping a pet'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

million according to All the President’s Money: Where the Obama Invested in 2010. It matches current salary amounts of Executive Level 1 Personnel (like cabinet members), which according to a CRS Report for Congress was $191,300 as of 2008. Money Tips' He earned 1.57

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 26, 2014

Take a financial inventory for the last two months to determine how much money you have coming in and where it is going. Cut out unnecessary spending and use that money to build an emergency fund. When it comes to contributing additional money to this fund, explore all your options. Never Pass up Free Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. While this may be one of the quickest ways to sock away money for the purpose of debt reduction, it’s likewise the least pleasurable. You must become knowledgeable of exactly how much money is coming in and going out of your household. Create a budget.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

I use to have a local events and happenings blog when I lived in Austin from 2008 – 2010, I even use to run a Direct Sales blog back in 2007 and after a year, I sold it. I started this blog back in August of 2012 for the sole purpose of sharing coupons and deals and to show others how to save money in the process.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

I use to have a local events and happenings blog when I lived in Austin from 2008 – 2010, I even use to run a Direct Sales blog back in 2007 and after a year, I sold it. I started this blog back in August of 2012 for the sole purpose of sharing coupons and deals and to show others how to save money in the process.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Verdiem first released a computer energy-saving program called Edison in 2008 with the intent of reducing a computer’s energy usage through scheduled “suspension”, which basically amounts to a sleep mode. And, all of them pretty much guarantee that they can truncate your electrical draw and save your company money over time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

If your food storage is full of things you wouldn’t eat regularly, it can cause problems and discomfort with your body, and it can lead to money wasted through food spoilage. Look at your spending plan, and determine how much money you have each week to put toward building your food storage. There’s no need to go overboard.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

In 2008-2009 when we had the credit crunch and recession, there was at least one day when stores were not accepting credit. Limiting the Financial Damage of a Data Breach The Case for Credit: 5 Reasons To Own a Credit Card Money tips from Mom. Money Tips' Cash is almost universally accepted.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans are two similar finance tools — methods of borrowing money against the ownership stake you have in your home. Loans often don’t charge origination fees , which’ll save you money at closing. You’ll get all of the loan proceeds at closing and can spend them however you see fit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

My original thought was, “ugh, bad timing”, but then I had a moment of, “Hold on, I’m an adult (with no money), what am I doing celebrating Halloween anyway?” EACH on Halloween in 2008. If I spend $66 dollars EACH year on EACH random/manufactured holiday, I am wasting an awful lot of money on nothing. on V-day 2012!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

My copy has a copyright date of 2008. Digging into this formula investment technique (which is similar to dollar cost averaging), led me to the re-discovery of multiple other types of formulas and techniques which are supposed to help us make our money grow. I pick up a lot of them at garage sales for 25 cents to a $1. Value Averaging.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

She ignored checks and had money escheated back to the state. Borrow Money You Can’t Pay Back. Borrow Money You Can’t Pay Back. She borrowed money to satisfy the city when they cited her for repairs that needed to be done on the house. In fact, she did pretty good making it last that long.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

I opened FBS in late 2008 when I was a stay at home mom to a toddler and an infant. If that price worries you, there is a money-back guarantee. Anyone who completes the course and has not seen measurable results in both traffic and income growth will get your money back, no questions asked.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

If you want to see the analysis she did to make that decision, read Deciding Where to Put Retirement Fund Distributions on Family Money Values. Back in July, the markets were higher and my friend had sworn to herself in 2008 that she would SELL when prices went up. Here is her new story. The NO Service Full Service Broker Story.

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Friends And Family Sale Money Taxes 2008 176

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. History has shown us, though, that good times, easy money and easy credit can quickly change us into spenders. ” The easy money effect.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2012

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. It may seem impossible but it is possible to make money and do good at the same time. A slowly rising tide can sometimes lift all corporate boats. Ethical Investing is Gaining Popularity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. You save money on gasoline (assuming fewer trips to the store).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 15, 2011

However he kindly reminds everyone that reducing your driving is the best way to save money on gas, as well as save the environment! Will the summer of 2011 be a repeat of 2008? During the “great recession” when oil prices dipped, fuel efficiency took a backseat to other issues.

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 12, 2011

I was questioning whether, with the sad state of the real estate market, throwing money at my second mortgage was really the intelligent thing to do, since I don't know whether I'll ever get that money back (I'm thinking not). I got some really good (and thought provoking) comments on that blog post.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 31, 2018

During the 2008 crisis, the gold price was 3 times higher than the dollar. A certain amount towards brokerage fee will be charged for buying and selling gold ETFs. Final Word! Gold always perform well whenever there is an economic crisis. In line with this, investing today in gold will reap a good return in the future.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Medium tuition”, according to Great Schools “for their member private day schools in 2008-2009 in the United States was $17,441. Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips This post was written by Marie. We have one family member paying more than $14,000 a year in high school tuition per child!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2011

Investors should have learned this from the stock market crash in 2008, that there is a major flow in the modern stock markets. He gives out different scenarios, and then explains how to invest in those scenarios, such as How to Invest in a Panic. That flaw lies in computer algorithms and trading.

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Fashion Without Guilt

MARCH 30, 2009

Since 2008 I have had a budget in place. I have a nice amount of money in savings and I am still able to buy what I want. Putting aside a designated amount of money every pay period creates control over your finances. Some of the impulse to shop will be minimized if you know that there is money to spend.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Regina’s bottom-line: help consumers save time and money. Lewis and Bank of America have put together some holiday shopping tips to help us save money this holiday season! Keep it All in the Family: As of 2008, a record 49 million Americans, or 16.1% Her segments cover economic and consumer trends. In that vein, Ms.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2012

As news broke about Scotts pleading guilty to charges that it had sold over 70 million units of tainted bird seed between 2005 and 2008, the social media storm was no longer just about a bad partnership. How much money was going to change hands in this partnership? Then the straw showed up to break the camel’s back.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

That was in 2008, so you might imagine how that turned out! I finally got inspired that we should at least start working on this huge goal of being debt free when I read Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. It sounded like a great idea.

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For the Mommas

MAY 10, 2012

I wanted to start this website for not just me, but for all families to learn to stretch their money and focus on more on family time. Go Daddy has help pass both the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act and the Protect our Children Act of 2008. When I left my job, I had to learn to enjoy the thrill of getting a deal.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2013

This post originally published back in November 2008. The money you get back will be based on the actual gold in your pieces, but you will NOT get what the current price is for an ounce of gold. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. The pieces I had were 10K and 14K, but mostly 14K.

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Jewelry Finds Craigslist Cameras 138

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money. I was looking for other’s experiences and additional ways we could save money so that I could convince my husband we could survive on his salary. How did you get interested in saving money? We bought our house as a short sale in 2008.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

If you want to read up on that stuff, plenty of it was written in 2008 and 2009. Am I just weird or do some of you also react that way? In fact, my first draft of this article was going to detail just that. Here are a few links. Top Ten Ways to Prepare for a Depression . How to Prepare for the Coming Depression.

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Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Frugal Luxuries

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

In the interest of full disclosure, this is my very first sponsored post (although we''ve been approached numerous times since the 2008 creation of this blog). put that together.myself" and usually I can (and often do) for less money. This is how I like to spend my money. Why Uncommon Goods ? and the packaging as well.

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Work With What You've Got

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

He was laid off in December of 2008 and has been doing consultant work off and on, but nothing compares to the wonderful feeling of stability you get from full time steady work. This weekend we went shopping and spent our Christmas money from 2008. And health insurance! An undocumented outfit still seems like a waste.

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2008 Health Insurance Cameras Halloween 40

Work With What You've Got

MARCH 22, 2010

I don’t mention it much on here, but my husband was laid off in December of 2008. We are at the place where money? He has had some freelance here and there, but he has not found steady work. We have done a really good job of staying afloat so far, but I have also had a really hard time facing up to reality. It’s really tight.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Don’t we all wish we had kept a closer eye on the events prior to 2008 and 2009 and sold our positions prior to that! I confess to being an amateur on this after the 2008 crash. Keep track of news and trends and think through how those might affect your investments (current and future). Don’t Trust The Majority Opinion.

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