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. When you are young and many years from considering retirement (and not earning much), it’s tough to save money. Live simply.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

The key is to invest the time to teach your kids the right ways to manage their finances. Teach them actionable methods and strategies that will help them learn all of the ropes of personal finance. These include all monthly expenses like cell phone bills, entertainment expenses, and any personal expenses.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

The term “sinking fund” was originally a business term used to designate a savings account where a corporation holds funds for the repayment of a debt in order to improve their liquidity. In personal finance, a sinking fund is a savings account that is designated specifically for an irregular expense.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. Almost 70% of Generation X have less than $1000 in personal savings account. *. of Generation X report a retirement savings account balance of $0.**. Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

According to a recent survey , over half of Americans have less than $1000 in their savings and checking accounts. With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

The secret to financial success is actually saving small amounts regularly, even just $5 or $10 at first, and then putting these savings to work for you. Your money works for you when it is earning you interest or adding value so don’t leave it sitting in your everyday bank account. Grow Your Money Put your money to work.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation. You can get a personal loan from online lenders, banks and credit unions, and the funds are provided in a lump sum. You will also start to repay the money.

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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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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Do you have a retirement plan or a healthy savings account? You could be saving for a vacation, a new car, or your kid’s Harvard education (yes, be specific with the school; find out how much tuition is and save towards that specific figure). This is something every parent needs to think about.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. What’s your best frugal win?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. So we just give up on trying to control expenditure and saving. Assess Your Bank Accounts The next simple thing is to look at your bank accounts; if you have several, think whether you need them all.

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