Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

In Huffington Post article Boomers Give New Meaning To Spoiling The Grandkids author Linda Stern reported: “Roughly 36 percent of the grandparents surveyed by AARP said “spoiling (grand)children by buying them too much” was a part of a grandparent’s financial role.”. Boomers are becoming grandparents by the second.

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

This article stood in my mind because I recently got in my car to drive it and realized how dirty it is. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking. How to Save Money clarifies for us what is appropriate to discuss with our children when it comes to our finances. Going Green. It is really embarrassing actually.

Personal Finance 133

Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Needless to say between helping her plan her retirement and reading this article on cnn.com about tips for planning for your retirement , it got Jamie and I talking about retirement. That retirement calculator sparked a definite conversation between Jamie and I as we generally have different financial outlooks and strategies.

Calculators 71

Calculators Aunt Budgeting Budget 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

My current goal is to see 50 countries by 50 and this trip will definitely help with that. SPF from Sustainable Personal Finance will be holding down the fort while I am away. They have some fantastic articles. I really appreciate your support and I will definitely reciprocate like I said. I think I am at 29 right now.

Personal Finance 153

Personal Finance Vacation Thankful Kids and Family 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We get a visual picture every month of where are finances are and what we have spent our money on. This must be a hot topic lately because I have read numerous articles about it. I knew his determination and focus was something to remember, but I never thought of it in relation to finances. Now on to the PEP’s of the week.

February 113

February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. Canadian Dream shares with us the stages of personal finance. DINKS Finance talks about financial survival of the fittest. My money habits have definitely changed over the years. Managing Money.

February 113

February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

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. He definitely gives you something to think about.

Saving Money 232

Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Take a moment to watch them.

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Personal Finance by the Book shares with us the nuts and bolts of budgeting and how we can be best equipped to manage our money better. Great article. Bucksome Boomer tells us how we can revolutionize our finances when it comes to insurance. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how we can make our own cleaning products.

January 124

January Emergency Fund Personal Finance Finance 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2012

I talk a little more about this in my article about my marriage misconceptions. Even if you decide to keep separate finances, your spouse’s credit score is a consideration when you apply for joint credit. These secrets can definitely break your trust in one another and may be hard to repair. Quite frankly, the answer is no.

Debt 222

Debt Credit Cards Money Credit 222

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

My husband definitely was in charge of our debt free journey and made the initial goal to get a 15 year note and make extra payments on it from the start. It’s important to be on the same page as your spouse about finances. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? Seek financial help.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

Welcome to the first article in our new budgeting series. Over the next several weeks we will be posting articles that will help you budget and save your money. but there are many others things you can do to help with your finances. Couponing is a great start (you do use coupons, right?)

Budget 40

Budget Budgeting Insurance Homeowner Insurance 40