Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

I cannot believe I started this blog just over two years ago. While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #76 and included the guest post Staying Positive in a Bad Situation as did Thirty Six Months who hosted Carnival of Financial Camaraderie – Rain Man Edition.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Many thanks to Arbor Asset Model Allocation Portfolio Blog for including Latisha’s post, 4 Biggest Myths of the Stock Market in the Self-Directed Investing for Retirement Carnival – Challenging Week Edition. Steadfast Finances who hosted the Yakezie Carnival also included it in his round up.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Many thanks to Afford Anything for including my post, How to Save Money at the Supermarket in the Festival of Frugality . Also, thanks to Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance for including my post, The Pros and Cons of Choosing Home Exercise over a Gym Membership in the Carnival of Personal Finance #334.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Many thanks to The Jenny Pincher for including my post, Learn How to Eat Sustainably in the Carnival of Personal Finance #346. Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #73 and included Marie’s post Five Home Renovation Savings Tips.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2011

Today I have a guest post up at Retire by 40 on How to Have Fun on the Frugal. This post was part of the 7th Yakezie blog swap. Guest Post on Canadian Finance Blog. Guest Post at Sustainable Personal Finance. Please check out this post as well as the other great articles RB40 has to share.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2012

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including my post, How to Make a Relationship Last at the Canadian Finance Carnival #71. The Frugal Toad graciously included the guest post, How to Save Money on Food Costs in the Festival of Frugality #319 as did My Wealth Builder in The Wealth Builder Carnival #62.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

Starting a countdown from 10-1, here are my favorite 10 posts of the week: Number 10 : Jason at Live Real, Now shares with us his series on how to make extra money on line through niche selection. Jason shares his tips on how to make your site stand out. Number 9 : Frugal Living tells us to let the dark night guide our finances.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They seem to be everywhere on Facebook, blogs, radio shows, and websites. I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. Some final thoughts: Are you thinking, “Ok, this all sounds great, but how do I ?”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including my post, Skip the Gym, Sweat at Home Part 5 at the Canadian Finance Carnival #68. The Skilled Investor included my post, Planning How to Buy a House in Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #216 as did My University Money in the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #13.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Many thanks to My Personal Finance Journey for including my post, Why Donations to Charity Are Important in the Carnival of Personal Finance #337 . Also, thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including my post, How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home in Canadian Finance Carnival #64.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

Don’t miss Melissa’s post at My Personal Finance Journey if you Think You’re Sacrificing to Pay Down Debt? If you’re looking to ramp up your investing efforts but aren’t sure how to due to inexperience, John from All Things Finance has a great post on Investing for Beginners: Newbie Mistakes to Watch Out For.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

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, bookmark SFB’s post about How to Set Yourself Up To Be a Financial Success When Starting the First Job at Simple Finance Blog. How to Be Green and Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #75 and included the guest post How to Be Green and Save Money. My Retirement Blog included post, How Anyone Can Create Passive Income in the Carnival of Retirement #6. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Eight Carnivals This Week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2011

My goal here at PET is to bring a wide range of viewpoints and strategies to the world of personal finance, living green, saving money, and being healthy. Derek blogs at Life And My Finances. He utilizes his collegiate degree in finance to help others around the world with their personal finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

If you Google how to make a budget, you’ll find the same boilerplate list of steps on thousands of sites. You can’t get what you want out of your personal finances on the Toll House budget. She’d found an excellent blog post from Baker Bettie that explained the science behind baking chocolate chip cookie recipes.

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JANUARY 12, 2012

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including Corey’s guest post, Imagining Your Retirement at the Canadian Finance Carnival #70. Also, Wealth Pilgrim included my post, How to Garden Over Winter: Key Strategies for Success in Carnival of Personal Finance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2012

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including A. Blinkin’s post, Is a Penny Saved a Penny Earned at the Canadian Finance Carnival #69. Help Me to Save included YFS’ post, How to Get a Salary Raise in the Totally Money Carnival: First Foot into 2012 as did My University Money in the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #14.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

No surprise there; I write a blog about family life and finances. But with my corporate background and interest in personal finance, my husband and I agreed that I would handle all of the day-to-day financial tasks for our home. What does that person do in your home? After motherhood, this role was my dream job!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 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. How is it possible that a couple making $200K don’t know where $60K is going every year?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Many thanks to Compounding Returns for including my post, Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Wind Power in Carnival of Personal Finance #336. Also, thanks to My Wealth Builder for including Latisha’s post, How to Invest for the Long Term in The Wealth Builder Carnival #54 .

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DECEMBER 28, 2016

If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. LaTisha is a nationally recognized, millennial personal finance expert. Don’t worry, you don’t have to go anywhere.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Between working overtime at work, trying get things done for this Board I am on, the at home to do’s and blogging, I am just running off my feet. How are all of you? Read his recap about how to make a budget at Money, Life and More. Simple Finance Blog can help you decide which insurance is best for you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2013

Emily @ Evolving Personal Finance is a user and wonders about Using Upromise to Pay Down Student Loans. Here’s how Team DINKs feels at DINKs Finance with their post for how to Save Money and Be Healthy at the Same Time. SBB at Simple Budget Blog wants you to consider Cutting Back Household Expenses.

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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

JUNE 6, 2013

If so, don’t miss Green Panda’s post that will teach you how to get a call back next summer at Green Panda Treehouse: How Do You Excel at Your Summer Job? If so, check out SFB’s post on How to Find the Best Mortgage at Simple Finance Blog. How To Organize A Project.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Kim McGrigg presents Small ways to save big on major purchases – Money Management posted at Blogging for Change. posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. Dean’s TheMillionaireNurse.com Blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Yakezie Blog Swap [link] #. Yakezie Blog Swap [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Canadian Finance Carnival # 22 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance # 295 [link] #. How to fight frugal fatigue? Blogging for a Greater Good [link] #.

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APRIL 29, 2012

Today we are calling “blog reader” to come on down to contestant’s row. Our next item up for bid is a personal finance management kit sponsored by One Cent at a Time. In this package you will receive fifteen strategies for how to club it on the cheap. Changeless principles are the key to a secure future.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance # 297 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Canadian Finance Carnival # 24 [link] #. How to Become an Earth Friendly Consumer [link] #. RT @ Green_Panda Handling Your Finances – What is Being Frugal?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

Figuring out a budget and how to meet those goals? Read See Debt Run’s post about how to handle an epic failure for some much-needed inspiration to keep yourself on track. PET Archives: How to make your own clothes. How to conduct an effective family financial analysis. How to haggle for a bargain.

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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. This is how your opinions / responses to the surveys are used. You can read more about him and his work on his blog. How To Create Extra Holiday 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? Real Estate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. Bucksome Boomer shares with us how to revolutionize our finances using our savings. He just turned 50 this week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

I was just like BP’s friend, my success came too soon and I didn’t know how to handle it. Little House in the Valley tells us how we can save money by partnering with our neighbours. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking. How do you invest? I got carried away. Getting Healthy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 30, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: The following is a guest post from Brian at Home Insurance Comparison, an Australian personal finance blog created to help readers figure out how to properly compare home insurance options. In other words, it looks at how to support ideal practices in the world with an investment vehicle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. Savvy Scot controversially talks about how to spend money and what so many financial bloggers are doing wrong! Mike presents May Blog Evolution Report… + Income Stats!

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