Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. Don’t miss Danielle’s Tips for Creating an Engaging and Profitable Website at Saving Without a Budget. Sustainable PF from Sustainable Personal Finance writes about how Adopting Minimalist Principles to Save Money and Live Sustainability is possible.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2013

I went the more serious route because I have actually learned some things in the 4 years I have been married and I know these tips would help out a marriage just starting out. I have been able to read some great articles this week. Emily @ Evolving Personal Finance is a user and wonders about Using Upromise to Pay Down Student Loans.

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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. At the end of the series I will post my own 5 pieces of advice.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2011

Sustainable Personal Finance. The tips they share on their blog are tips they have tested and tried and can vouch for. The coolest thing they have is their 365 tips. They literally have a tip for every day of the year on how to live sustainable. With every tip their is a personal connection to his own life.

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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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MARCH 8, 2013

Taking control of your finances starts with being educated, so I highly recommended joining Daily Worth , which is a FREE personal finance email for women. I signed up over a year ago and look forward to each and every article. Join Here.

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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. Are You Getting Ripped Off At The Gas Pump?

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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. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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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.”. Money Tips' How much are we spending?

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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

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Other tips. On their personal finance site, US News suggested that some kids get games they don’t want and can’t be returned. Check out these articles for even more tips on after holiday bargains: ABC News Smart Spending: Buy These Items After Christmas. Snag a discounted gift card online.

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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! If so, make sure to read Money Q&A’s post for some tips on saving money on a mortgage.

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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. Contemplating a career change? PET Archives. 10 reasons you’re broke. How to re-use common items.

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Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 3, 2010

This article was written and credited to My Dollar Plan. Mint.com : Use this free online tool to manage your personal finances. I found this post written by Amanda On MyDollarPlan. I think this is a great resource for online services that are FREE. What are your favorite free resources ?

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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

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. I need to clean the car soon so these tips will come in handy. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking. Personal Finance by the Book asked us what Winnie the Pooh character we were.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2012

While independently going green and improving personal finance is admirable, it’s not ideal considering how much free information and resources exist on the Internet. This article brought to you by Amanda Green. As far as usefulness goes, nothing comes close to free calculators. Related posts: How to Be Green and Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Save Few Bucks presents How to Save Money on Household Expenses posted at Save Few Bucks , saying, “Saving money on your household expenses, can help you a lot in the long run, so here are some tips to help you save money on household expenses.&#. Submit your blog article using the carnival submission form.

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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. Corey presents Benefits of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage posted at Steadfast Finances , saying, “Have you ever considered an adjustable rate mortgage?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

This must be a hot topic lately because I have read numerous articles about it. Sustainable Life Blog shares with us tips on how to repair our credit. I knew his determination and focus was something to remember, but I never thought of it in relation to finances. I just have to see if any of these tips can apply to Canadians.

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Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

If you want to still plan that vacation this year, Christian Personal Finance wrote a great article outling how to travel and get the &# bang for your buck&#. With gas prices nearing $4, who has the money for that family vacation this year. The consumers have spoken and gas seems to be gradually dropping but not fast enough.

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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. Paid Surveys.

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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. For most of us, it’s either reading or writing about personal finance and/or self-improvement. Is a penny saved really a penny earned ? Are you having déjà vu? Don’t worry – I’m not repeating myself.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

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. Today, I will round out this series with some tips on how you can help solidify a strong financial foundation for years to come.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Bucksome Boomer shares with us 9 tips for tax time that will save us from forming those wrinkles. 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. We have a blast every year no matter what team makes it in.

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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. From my own experience, any tips you can find on saving money on your wedding are invaluable. Managing Money. Where are you at?

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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). Author of Forbes article Why You Should Take Joel Greenblatt’s ‘Magic Formula’ Stocks Seriously , Charles Sizemore thinks it works, others don’t. My copy has a copyright date of 2008.

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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. Read Kay’s article to find some alternate routes.

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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. Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill. Take a moment to watch them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2013

Simon from Sustainable Personal Finance , my dear friend, will be managing the site while I am gone so nothing will change for my readers. I will have a great line up of articles for you as always, so there will be plenty of conversations and discussions to participate in during my absence. Do you ever suffer from debt envy?

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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. Everyday Tips and Thoughts shares the best financial advice they ever received. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how we can make our own cleaning products.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

” Income Squeezer presents My previous job as a pizza delivery guy posted at Personal Finance Success , saying, “During the summer-fall of 2004 I worked at a local Domino’s Pizza as a driver. Let me recount the experience with you and detail what it was like working there. .”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

A CBS News article features one woman marketer trying to explain the mistakes marketers make when trying to sell to women. I wanted to isolate the business from our personal finances, and my husband didn’t want to have anything to do with it. Women spend household income. Women make buying decisions. Women matter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 5, 2011

According to a May 2010 article in the LA Times, Chris Fargis applied for a stockbroker position with Toro Trading. He didn’t have a degree in finance or experience as a stockbroker, but he was making a living at online poker. One thing that companies look for when hiring stockbrokers is quick, rational decision making skills.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.

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