Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

For example, the University of Toronto offers career development services [link] to current students and recent graduates. High school grads today have seen parents using credit cards (or maybe even their cell phones) to charge everything from gas to groceries to online purchases. Keep track of what you have on your monthly card bill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

I myself struggled for many years paying my own bills, but have since found numerous ways to save money. Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. This time can be used towards other projects and to do lists you have on the go. I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. Buy cheap groceries.

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Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

I use the app to load my digital coupons, order groceries for pick up, and keep track of my rewards. Examples of recent digital coupons. Use your loyalty card at check out and earn one point for every dollar spent in stores (after coupons and savings). Examples of recent Special Offers. Examples of recent promotions.

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Food Storing Saving Menu Planning 130

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

For example, consume fewer calories than you need, and you will burn fat and lose weight, but consume more than you need, and you will gain weight. For example, the paleo diet excludes all processed foods, while keto severely limits your carb intake. Food combing diets are a perfect example of this.

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Food and Drink Consumer Ban Food 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

What about when your bills are simply pulling you under? Your bills are going to be there, and you can’t simply not save money because you have to pay bills. My family chooses to eat out once per week, for example. Use In-Network ATMs Did you know that you could be losing as much as $5.00 Imagine that!

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

We are privileged in that we both have good-paying jobs and have more than enough money to cover the bills. I made some foolish choices shortly after graduating college, burning through my savings and running up credit card bills. I try to set a good example, so hopefully that’s a good start. Me in one of my money mistakes!

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California Cars Car College 171

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

To calculate how much house you can afford, we take into account a few primary items, such as your household income, monthly debts (for example, car loan and student loan payments) and the amount of savings available for a down payment. In the above example, that would allow a mortgage payment of $1,260 to achieve a 28% DTI.

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Calculators Debt Insurance Taxes 52

For the Mommas

MARCH 21, 2014

How To Use Savingstar. How do I use SavingStar eCoupon rewards? for example, your CVS ExtraCare card, your Stop & Shop card, etc.) You can join using Facebook or your email. (for for example, your CVS ExtraCare card, your Stop & Shop card, etc.) You can join using Facebook or your email.

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Used Stater Bros Paperless Activism 85

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

We know that saving for a rainy day isn’t just a phrase our grandparents used to throw around. You need to know where the money is going before you can plan on how to plug the holes and use your income better. Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential. But you and I know better.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. One way to track your spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day. Use up all of those odd ingredients. For example, my home town has an Ice Fest in February.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2012

If you rarely use your internet at home, you might want to consider using the library’s internet for free instead. For example, if you only check your email once a week (or if you primarily use your smart phone), you can definitely save money by cancelling your home internet services and using the library’s instead.

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Library Saving Money Money DVDs 243

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

When I flew a lot for work, I exclusively used American Airlines because I wanted to make sure all my trip miles were consolidated into one rewards account. Use your card and you get points. Here’s what I do to make sure I can take a free vacation or trip at least once a year using just my points: Use the card to pay for everything.

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Vacation Credit Cards Frugal Airline 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

Teach them how to pay bills. If you want to raise a financially responsible child then you need to get them acquainted with bills as soon as possible. You should however teach them the importance of paying their bills in full and on time. This is the money that is left over and can be used to fund their savings accounts.

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Bills Finance Budgeting Budget 174

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! These are strategies I use weekly to help keep my grocery bill in line with our budget.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

For example, you need not go for expensive brands and the latest trends whenever you shop. So, when “unpleasant surprises” arise, like a car repair or medical bill, you’re confident that you have enough money set aside to cover these. Now, staying frugal doesn't mean living a life of deprivation. on your credit card.

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Debt Money Building Credit Cards 130

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Read on for strategies we use that really work! From an early age, my Dad instilled in us the value of hard work and living within your means. I vividly remember him saving his change all year and having us kids roll it for vacation. My spreadsheet columns are income, monthly bills, necessary spending, and frivolous spending.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 26, 2012

For example, limit yourself to once a week or twice a month. For example, you can order an appetizer for your meal or a vegetarian option as these are usually less expensive. Be Observant Last, but not least, you will want to be observant with your bill. They can be a meal or a snack later, which helps you save some money.

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Dining Saving Money Money Eating Out 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2013

I like to use my bi-weekly mortgage payments as an example of this. Some of my automatically paid bills, like the satellite TV bill and the produce delivery, are charged to the credit card each month. Is Automatic Bill Pay Right for You? Timing Matters in Finances. My other stopgap is the personal line of credit.

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Emergency Fund Money Bills Credit Cards 243

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Your utility bills will look less daunting and you will be reducing pollution too. . If you are someone that likes to put up Christmas lights, you can look for eco-friendly battery-powered lights to save on electricity or just don’t use so much. . Don’t use a tumble dryer. Don’t use a tumble dryer.

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Money Saving Money Saving Lunch 100

Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Don’t forget less obvious yet significant expenses like increased utility bills or potential healthcare costs. That means you can often find gently used baby items in excellent condition for a fraction of the retail price. For example, you can turn old t-shirts into baby onesies and use socks as booties.

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Budgeting Budget Baby Friends And Family Sale 52

Coupons Do Work

JANUARY 3, 2017

But if the store brand does not have any coupons (and sometimes Meijer, Kroger and Publix, for example, have their store coupons for meat deals)…? Use the site : eatwild.com. Swap the meat : Try Less Expensive Cuts of Meat : For example: If you love …rib-eye steak, try …CHUCK-EYE STEAK. here is the answer.

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Saving Money Money 2017 Sara Lee 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Taxes – How can you minimize your tax bill and ensure the money is there when you need it? This kind of plan can show you tax-advantaged ways to build wealth, help you minimize taxes and generally make use of the best options available to grow your net assets. Investments – How can you save and invest to grow wealthy?

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Goals Debt Taxes Insurance 52

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2016

But if the store brand does not have any coupons (and sometimes Meijer, Kroger and Publix, for example, have their store coupons for meat deals)…? Use the site : eatwild.com. Swap the meat : Try Less Expensive Cuts of Meat : For example: If you love …rib-eye steak, try …CHUCK-EYE STEAK. here is the answer.

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Frugal Saving Sara Lee Meijer 100

Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For example, good credit can improve your chances of landing a job or renting an apartment. Your credit history, detailed in your credit report and summarized by credit scores, shows how well you’ve handled borrowed money — and using a credit card responsibly is one of the quickest and easiest ways to build credit.

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Credit Cards Student Credit College 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

My new mission was to manage our money to make sure we used it wisely and stretched it as far as possible. Pay our bills in a timely manner. Most are now set up on automatic billing which almost makes this a non-issue, but early on when I mailed actual checks, paying bills on time was a top priority.

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Office Family Finance Kids and Family 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 5, 2013

While a lot of people try taking big steps – selling their large homes and moving into smaller ones, for example – there are also a number of smaller steps that can be taken to cut down your costs. For example, set the timer on your thermostat so that you do not pay to cool the house while nobody is at home to enjoy that expensive, cold air.

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Plumbing Repairs Home Roto Rooter 111

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

To that point, there is a wide array of noteworthy, gamified exercise examples. This includes the Nike Run Club app, billed as providing what is needed to start running, keep running and enjoy running more. Gamification motivates participants toward behavioral change using camaraderie in a fun and approachable way."

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Healthcare Motivation Goals Health 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 6, 2014

For example, in-floor radiant heating can save you money on your heating bills and reduce greenhouse emissions, but it can be extremely expensive to install because you have to tear up the existing flooring, install the heating elements, then either replace the old flooring or install all new flooring. Start Small. Larger Changes.

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Green Recycle Recycled Recycling 113

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 17, 2011

Bills - Utility bills can be tossed the following month when you receive your next statement and it shows that the bill was paid, unless you need the bill for tax deduction purposes, then refer to Taxes below. Permanent home improvement bills should also be kept while you still own your home.

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Home Improvement Taxes Credit Cards Bills 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 14, 2012

They too are nice resources that you can use to find sources of organic food in your area. Celery, for example, is always on that list. For example, instead of buying fresh produce, purchase the frozen, canned, or dried stuff. Here’s a nice website that may help you to find a local farmer’s market in your area.

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Organic Organization Budgeting Budget 270

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Today only (10/7) you can get a $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate for only $4 from Restaurant.com when you use coupon code “ FAST ” at checkout! Plus, shop through Ebates and earn 15% cash back! These are great to get for birthday dinners, date nights, and even gifts ! Read the terms. There is usually a limit of one certificate per visit.

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Restaurant Restaurant.com Gifts Gift Cards 91

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Through tomorrow (10/11/12), you can get a $15 Restaurant Gift Certificate for only $3 from Restaurant.com when you use coupon code “ PICK ” at checkout! Plus, shop through Ebates and earn 15% cash back! These are great to get for birthday dinners, date nights, and even gifts ! Read the terms. Choose the restaurant carefully.

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Restaurant.com Gifts Restaurant Ebates 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2016

Coupons are an easy way to reduce your grocery bill. A store coupon can be used only at that particular store offering the coupon. A Manufacturer coupon is offered from a particular brand and can be used at most stores. Take what you use and drop off the coupons that you don’t use.

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Groceries Grocery Grocery Coupons Finds 150

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Through tomorrow (2/13) you can get a $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate for only $4 from Restaurant.com when you use coupon code “ LOVE ” at checkout! Plus, shop through Ebates and earn 15% cash back! These are great to get for birthday dinners, date nights, and even gifts! Read the terms. There is usually a limit of one certificate per visit.

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Restaurant Restaurant.com Gifts Ebates 94

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Right now you can get $10 off a $20 purchase from Shutterfly when you use coupon code YAY4HOLIDAY at checkout! For example, you could get a 12×12 photo book for only $19.99 (reg. Offers valid for one-time redemption per billing address. Valid through 11/3/13. They are also offering 50% off photo books with coupon code PUMPKIN.

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Photos Bills Taxes Christmas 63

Couponing 101

APRIL 9, 2013

Through tomorrow (4/10), you can get a $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate for only $4 from Restaurant.com when you use coupon code “ SPRING ” at checkout! Plus, shop through Ebates and earn 15% cash back! These are great to get for birthday dinners, date nights, and even gifts! Read the terms. Choose the restaurant carefully.

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Restaurant Restaurant.com Gifts Ebates 97

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Through the end of today (12/16) you can get a $25 Restaurant Gift Certificate for only $4.25 from Restaurant.com when you use coupon code “ JOY ” at checkout! Plus, shop through Ebates and earn 15% cash back! These are great to get for birthday dinners, date nights, and even gifts ! Read the terms. Choose the restaurant carefully.

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Restaurant Restaurant.com Gifts Gift Cards 83