Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

So what should we do about this situation when it comes to investing our hard earned money? That means, the people who invested in gold, still didn’t lose much money when the economy was doing well. Have you looked at your 401K and almost choked because of its decline? Well, some investors have turned to gold. If so, how?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Managing Money. 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. GenY Wealth asks what’s the purpose of pursuing money ? We save money and still look great. Who are they?

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Fashion Without Guilt

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Finance is another true love of mine. Mind you that is a bit excessive but again with a healthy salary and a nice standing in his 401K and real estate invesments he is sitting pretty. He does not disclose his salary but does mention that he does have a budget and plan for his money every month.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

Welcome to the 18th edition of the Totally Money Carnival. I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 11, 2012

Another advantage with bonds is that you can get started with a relatively small amount of money. For USA Investors An employer-matched 401k allows you to contribute up to $22,000 if you’re over 50; whatever amounts your employer adds to this is basically free money. They are a low-risk investment with regular returns.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Have more money automatically withdrawn from your paycheck and put in your 401k. If you’re still worried you’ll break your resolution, consider motivating yourself by money. If you achieve it, nothing happens, but if you don’t achieve it, the site will charge your credit card and donate money to a charity whose cause you hate.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 15, 2017

Instead I’m writing about my family’s experience with traditional health insurance and how it has affected OUR finances. There are three major tax savings: the money contributed into the account is tax deductible, it grows tax free, and certain withdrawals are tax free if they are for qualified medical expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2017

Their guardian will have control of the money they are to inherit. If you haven’t set up a will and designated a guardian, the courts might appoint a stranger as his/her guardian and your money might not get spent on that minor beneficiary. Alternately, the money might be tied up until the child is 18.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

You spend your money on the wrong stuff. Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. If you don’t have enough money, it’s time to quit spending on stuff that doesn’t last. You have bad money habits.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

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. In other words, frugality allows me to get more value for my hard earned dollar and who wouldn’t want that?

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