Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. The entire series can be found under Money Tips. Money is not a goal. Money is neither good nor evil.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2012

Miss T told me that she thinks everyone is looking for ways to maximize their earnings and stretch their dollar and an article on how to make extra money would be timely. I don’t disagree with her, and in this article I’d like to share one specific way one can make some of that extra dough online with their spare time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. Even professional bond market money managers do not beat the bond market.” Here are several of them and the best way to avoid them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. The entire series can be found under Money Tips. At the end of the series I will post my own 5 pieces of advice.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Daniel from Make Money Make Cents writes about The Boom in Posh Pawnbrokers after noticing the influx of pawn shop shows on reality TV these days. What Our Parents Taught Us About Money. Good luck to all of you and have a great weekend!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. In his most recent mini-series, Matt Becker shares How to Start Investing From Scratch – Part 2 over at Mom and Dad Money. If so, don’t miss Mike’s post about the 5 Costly Mistakes Contractors Make When Starting a Home Remodel Project at Personal Finance Journey.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

Many thanks to Jacob at My Personal Finance Journey for including Marie’s article Christmas in Jul y in this week’s Carnival of Wealth. Please check out the article as well the other submissions. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Totally Money Carnival. It will be worth your time, I promise.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 27, 2011

Many thanks to the awesome bloggers out there who included PET articles in these carnivals: My Personal Finance Journey included How Yoga Helped Me Reach My Goals and Be a Better Person in this week’s Yakezie Carnival. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter Has Been Featured in the Best of Money Carnival #60.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

posted at Money Talks Coaching , saying, “Money and marriage. Jester presents The Importance of Vacations For Kids posted at The Ultimate Juggle , saying, “This article explains the reasons that we prefer to take destination oriented vacations for the kid’s sake. companies should not treat workers this way.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2013

I have been able to read some great articles this week. Darwin at Darwin’s Money doesn’t think so with his What’s a Stay at Home Mom Worth? Emily @ Evolving Personal Finance is a user and wonders about Using Upromise to Pay Down Student Loans. It’s definitely possible to save money while living a healthy life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2013

I have been able to read some great articles this week. Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Emily from Evolving Personal Finance is having a Debate over Outsourcing Cleaning with her husband and wants to know if you think that paying for cleaning is a worthwhile luxury. Looking to buy a home?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

This was the first opportunity to highlight articles from the newly formed Yakezie network. 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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

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. My University Money: Should I Pursue a Co-op Education? There were 56 submissions this week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

It is not only possible to spend gobs of money on your little rug rats but also gobs of your time. They rarely gave us toys or money. Seeing the joy of discovery on a child’s face or watching them learn a new skill or develop a new talent is just plain fun, no matter the cost in money or time. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2013

When it comes to managing your money, sometimes it has to be First Values and Goals, Then Strategies , as Emily from Evolving Personal Finance highlights. TTMK at Tie the Money Knot wonders if Using the 80/20 Rule for Money and Life can help you achieve your goals. 5 Ways To Be A Master Of Home Entertainment.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 14, 2011

Each issue offers you personal finance advise, CEO interviews, lifestyle information and advise on the latest technology and if it is worth purchasing. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. ©2009-11 Saving Sense Media LLC. All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

Get some ideas in Jen from Money Rebound’s post about Simple Ways to Save Money. If you want to be more frugal over the long haul, Ryan from Cash Money Life highlights his 4 Creative Ways to Be Frugal. If so, check out SFB’s post on How to Find the Best Mortgage at Simple Finance Blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Heidi at Personal Finance Journey has a great post about eating well but saving more –it can be done! Fighting a bout of money unhappiness? In the market for a new home? PET Archives. It May Not Matter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

I have been able to read some great articles this week. Don’t miss Melissa’s post at My Personal Finance Journey if you Think You’re Sacrificing to Pay Down Debt? Hank likes to use prepaid debit cards to budget for big purchases and shares How To Use Prepaid Debit Cards To Budget For Big Purchases at Money Q&A.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

Read up on emergency fund basics at Money Smart Guides. If you need more incentive, check out I Heart Money’s 5 reasons to start a budget for 2013. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. How much money can you live off of?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Managing Money. You see, I was too young to fully appreciate what I had and I didn’t manage my money as well as I should. Little House in the Valley tells us how we can save money by partnering with our neighbours. Money Crashers shares with us 7 ways we can naturally wash our car. This story really hit home for me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2013

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads from the Blogosphere: Read how Emily and Kyle have helped their finances by sharing a car at Evolving Personal Finance. David’s post about how to know the true value of a home at Young Adult Money is a great place to start!

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 27, 2012

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2011

Sustainable Personal Finance. Jeff always shares personal experiences about why he is doing what he is doing. With every tip their is a personal connection to his own life. He also blogs about multiple topics, not just personal finance, which gives his blog an added appeal. Canadian Finance Blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

This week I have included some movie clips of the 10 best movies about money and what they taught us. Kim McGrigg presents Small ways to save big on major purchases – Money Management posted at Blogging for Change. The key is finding balance. I found them entertaining and insightful and I am sure you will too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2011

At the end of the month, I will post a summary of how much money this network of bloggers raised. In recognition of all of these amazing and helpful people, I am sharing their article of choice in this week’s roundup. Personal Finance. Learn to improve your credit score today.&#. That concludes this edition.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Portions of this article were drafted using an in-house natural language generation platform. The article was reviewed, fact-checked and edited by our editorial staff. Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I know what you’re thinking, it’s not like you have a time machine stocked in your background so that you can get past the magic number of 26 years after which insurance becomes cheaper (if you do however then why are you reading this article? Money Tips' You have a time machine!) Don’t Leave Your Life Insurance Behind!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Managing Money. We get a visual picture every month of where are finances are and what we have spent our money on. Mom Vesting talks to us about bringing the subject of money up with your spouse. This must be a hot topic lately because I have read numerous articles about it. Now on to the PEP’s of the week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). 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. Value Averaging.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

In my first article at Prairie Ecothrifter , I wanted to introduce two things: mental accounting and earning income. Mental accounting being the tendency people have to view money differently depending on where it comes from; and the idea of earning money is fun. Who doesn’t want to make money while they sleep?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Here’s an explanation for how we make money. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. So, whether you’re reading an article or a review, you can trust that you’re getting credible and dependable information. Bankrate logo How we make money You have money questions.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Managing Money. Saving Money Today clears up for us the difference between defined benefit and defined contribution. Retirement lingo can get confusing if you are just starting out learning about finances. Read this article to better understand what goes on at your place of employment. GO PACK GO! What a great resource.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Managing Money. 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. Me, I am between strategic spending and earning more money. Where are you at?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. Here’s an explanation of how we make money. Bankrate logo How we make money You have money questions.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep. Personal Finances – A Thrifty Lifestyle Is A Sustainable Lifestyle Our economic stability is also a key aspect in maintaining a healthy outlook and plays an integral part in a sustainable lifestyle.

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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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