Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

How did you become interesting in saving money? I think I first got interested in money by … not having any! so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. Once I started working and did have more money (although, as a teacher, especially at a private Christian school, never all that much!),

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget.

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Use this time to put money aside every payday while you’re still earning an income. Credit card debt and high-interest loans are costing you money that you could use in the long-run. Buy second hand. Parents-to-be can easily overspend on baby items; adding hundreds of dollars to the household budget.

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