Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

A money market account is a deposit account that shares some checking and savings accounts features. Most banks offer this account type. Money market interest rates are comparable to those found with savings accounts, with the best money market rates around 0.50% APY or higher.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Building a portfolio that has at least some less-risky assets can be useful in helping you ride out volatility in the market. High-yield savings accounts While not technically an investment, savings accounts offer a modest return on your money. Treasury bills, notes, bonds and TIPS The U.S.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

How much of your salary should you save? What about when your bills are simply pulling you under? Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? Your bills are going to be there, and you can’t simply not save money because you have to pay bills. Imagine that!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Do you go into panic mode when your car insurance bill arrives? Does your property tax bill give you anxiety? That used to be me. Our homeowners insurance and property taxes are not tied in with our mortgage so we receive those bills and are responsible for paying them instead of the bank that owns the mortgage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2015

Yet, too often we make excuses not to save money, or we feel like our budget is just too tight to save. There are tricks you can use to save more money even IF your budget is very tight. Consider these strategies: Save all of your change. Pay in cash whenever you can and save all of your change.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2019

Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. I have yet to write a Medi-Share recap for 2018, but our goal was to replenish the healthcare savings account that we depleted in 2017. We use Medi-Share for our healthcare and our Annual Household Portion is $10k. 1 – DONE!!

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

As open enrollment nears for many health insurance plans, I thought this would be a great time to give you an update on Medi-Share, the health sharing ministry that we are using in place of traditional health insurance. Health insurance has been a long winding road for us over the last few years. Medi-Share is NOT health insurance.

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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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Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Open an NBA Checking account at BBVA Compass Bank and you’ll be eligible to receive up to $125 in gift cards. Open a new, account (that qualifies) with a minimum of $50 on or before December 31st, 2016. Your bonus should be deposited into your account within six weeks of meeting the requirements. Bank of America – $100 Bonus.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2011

Since we use credit cards for almost all of our purchases, we are paying the bills now for our Christmas presents. And even though we have the money to pay the bills off completely, I am still a bit queasy as I push the send button on my online bill payer. I'm hoping that if I plan now, I'll spend less later.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. I added the check to our savings. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. It was a pretty easy month to find the cash.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach! I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I calculate the per-hour rate from my plasma donations to make sure it’s a good use of my time. This money was put into my Christmas Savings account.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. I added the check to our savings. In March, I added $70 in $1 bills that I had been setting aside for the past year. It was a pretty easy month to find the cash.

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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. There’s a yearly fee and a learning curve, but I love YNAB and it helps me stay on budget and financially organized with our day-to-day checking and savings accounts. Pay our bills in a timely manner.

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APRIL 1, 2021

Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2014

Mom used to get so frustrated with me when I ran around with less than $5 on me. Subtract out those checks, debits, ATM withdrawals, automatic bill payments and keep a current running balance. Saving was important to her and it has been very beneficial to me. As Mom used to say, the having isn’t half as fun as the wanting.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Here is what I think would work for me to beat lifestyle inflation: Pretend You’re Not Making More I’ve considered filling out a form with payroll at my work to transfer the difference between what I used to make and live on, and what I now make, into my savings account.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

Set up a savings account linked to your checking account and automatically transfer a set amount every payday. I was an expert at this; I spent every dollar I earned and juggled multiple credit cards to pay bills and buy whatever I thought I had the money for. Making weekly payments will save interest.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

How to use a debt consolidation calculator to control your debt It is easy to get overwhelmed with debt, but debt consolidation offers a solution. Home equity loans or lines of credit As a homeowner, you can use the equity in your home to consolidate your debt. Getting an unsecured card ensures you won’t risk any assets.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Withdrawing from a checking account is most straightforward because there are no tax implications, as there may be with a brokerage account or withdrawal limits that a high-yield savings account would have. For some people, it’s just easier to see large payments come out of an account they don’t also use to buy groceries.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Rather, you are looking to cut the cost of your grocery bill. This will help you save money, especially when you take a look at the prices of food today. Now that you know how to save, let’s take a look at how to put the savings away. Save Those Pennies. Saving money is essential. Automatic Deposit.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Image source: The Motley Fool Understanding the tax rules applicable to retirees is important even for younger Americans because many decisions to reduce your future tax bill need to be made early. You can take as much money out of these accounts as you would like without owing taxes, provided you follow IRS withdrawal rules.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Listed below are the 5 best measures you can take in order to conserve energy and save on monthly electricity bills. Perhaps the best way to save electricity is to cut down “on-screen time” when you’re not actually working. In such situations, it all comes to you to make sure you are using the devices responsibly.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account. It is simple to open a savings account if you haven’t already. Be a savvy spender by using coupons. Cut down on your bills.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Right now you can get $125 in free money , simply by opening a completely free checking account. Open an ING Orange Savings Account by 11/25. Make a total of 10 purchases (either signature or PIN-based) using your Electric Orange Card. When I took advantage of this offer a while back I just put $20 in the account.

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For the Mommas

JULY 13, 2016

Then make a plan for how you can most efficiently use your income to cover all of your expenses. Only having a checking account. Another common mistake that people make is not having some type of savings account or rainy day fund. Waiting until you accrue late fees to pay bills. Paying retail price for everything.

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For the Mommas

JULY 13, 2016

Then make a plan for how you can most efficiently use your income to cover all of your expenses. Only having a checking account. Another common mistake that people make is not having some type of savings account or rainy day fund. Waiting until you accrue late fees to pay bills. Paying retail price for everything.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. burden for us at first were the medical bills. out and it gave us the momentum we needed to focus on all of our other. we still weren’t making enough money to cover all of our monthly bills. 2 – Used a cash budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

Did you use cash or put your purchases on a credit card? It’s so easy to get caught up in all of the bargains that stores throw at us in November and December. any savings from sales and coupons washed away from the interest accrued from unpaid credit card balance(s). How did you do with your Christmas spending in 2018?

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I’m using Christmas as the goal because it’s three months away, and that’s what most people are looking for this time of year. Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long ! Sell it and save it! Used clothing, toys, and necessities sell very well. Have you got kids?

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

Get $100 in free money , simply by opening a completely free checking account. Open a free, no-fee Capital One 360 Checking Account by 12/2. Make a total of 5 purchases (either signature or PIN-based) using your Electric Orange Card within 45 days. Your $125 bonus will be automatically deposited into your account on day 50.

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Use this time to put money aside every payday while you’re still earning an income. Set up a high-interest savings account and be methodical about regularly contributing. Learning to make sacrifices early on and creating long-term saving habits can make a big difference on how long you are able to stay home with your new baby.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account. It is simple to open a savings account if you haven’t already. Be a savvy spender by using coupons. Cut down on your bills.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Portions of this article were drafted using an in-house natural language generation platform. A personal loan is money borrowed from a lender that can be used for nearly any purpose. Consolidate debt: You can use a personal loan to consolidate expensive debt, such as credit card debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 24, 2012

For our small business, I file large receipts, bills, and statements in a large 4.5 I use tabs to separate our expense categories. I do pass this folder along to my accountant for his review. My desk might look like a mess (occasionally), but I do keep important financial paperwork organized. 3 Simple Office Supplies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

The author of Kiplinger article ‘How Money Is Used as a Weapon in Relationships ‘ says: “Money is among the most powerful weapons of control in a relationship.” Yet newlyweds as well as long time married folks may not even be aware of some of the money tricks they or their spouse could be using. Asset hiding.

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