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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

6 percent of households in the United States are unbanked or underbanked and, so have missed opportunities for savings, lending, and basic financial services ( according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation). According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6

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Holiday Shopping Tips from Personal Finance Commentator Regina Lewis

Nicoles Nickels

Regina Lewis is one of the nation’s leading personal finance commentators known for well-researched, practical and actionable advice. Regina’s bottom-line: help consumers save time and money. Regina’s bottom-line: help consumers save time and money. Easy as 1-2-3 Ways to Save This Holiday and Beyond.

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. Sweating the Big Stuff tells us about 5 people that can save us money, time and stress. We personally use Quicken and we find it works great for reviewing our finances. We save money and still look great.

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FREE Financial Advice From Kiplinger Magazine in January

Family Balance Sheet

Mark your calendars to jump start your retirement savings plan! Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine is once again offering FREE financial advice, with financial planners from the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, by phone or by web on January 21 or January 25.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. It’s fun for me and it saves my children shopping time and money. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The original Yakezie Carnival was first hosted on February 28, 2010 and was called the Yakezie Challenge Carnival. Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today.

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Find out How Brian & His Wife Paid off $109,000 in Credit Card Debt

Family Balance Sheet

In June of 2010, we hit our rock bottom point. After trying to extend credit to finance the vacation and we were denied (best thing to ever happen to us) we realized we made too much money to be living like this and something had to change. If we want something today we save for it and then buy it. Was there a particular event?

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