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The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These are just a few ideas to think about while selection your vacation days during the 2012 year. If you insist on honoring your birth in some way, take the day off AFTER you birthday. Now you’ll be able to celebrate as you please. How do you select your vacation days? This post was written by A. Related posts: Be Prepared For Your Vacation.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. A greater understanding of, and familiarity with, financial markets and institutions will lead to increased economic activity and growth. Your children know that you are saving money.

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Resolve to Lower Your Grocery Spending

Family Balance Sheet

Did you resolve to lower your grocery expenses in 2012? I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. Did you make a goal for 2012 to lower your grocery spending? It can be intimidating to think about, but your grocery bill is one of the easiest expenses to reduce. Want a Month of FREE Groceries?

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Reviewing The World’s Landfills – A Future Fictional Business Plan Excerpt

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the early 21 st century, increasing world population, growing use of non-decomposable plastics, the westernization of the Asian continent and several world economic crisis cycles all contributed to increasing numbers of landfill operations throughout the world – mostly containing petroleum based plastic products. Present Day -2012/2013.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #241 – June 15, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Welcome to the June 15, 2012 Edition #241 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Paul Vachon presents Frugal Living Made Easy posted at The Frugal Toad , saying, “Frugal living is all about making informed and deliberate choices in how to spend money.

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Reminder: Free Redbox Rental Code

For the Mommas

Redbox is making it even more economical to celebrate. Send your friends a virtual Valentine’s Day card through the Redbox Facebook page and receive a free Redbox Rental Code for a free one-night rental, good only on February 14, 2012. According to a recent survey, 61% of Americans plan to watch a movie at home this Valentine’s Day.

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Free Redbox Rental Code

For the Mommas

Redbox is making it even more economical to celebrate. Send your friends a virtual Valentine’s Day card through the Redbox Facebook page and receive a free Redbox Rental Code for a free one-night rental, good only on February 14, 2012. According to a recent survey, 61% of Americans plan to watch a movie at home this Valentine’s Day.

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