Budget Deals Re-use Real Estate 
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Create a housing budget The purchase price and down payment aren’t the whole picture. Is location the top priority?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
The intention was to get some extra money and get the real estate taxes paid. This caused the home to be condemned as unfit for human habitation and the real estate taxes not to be paid. Then the board decided to re-stain prematurely. I do, which is why I wanted it out in the open as to what the budget allowed.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 24, 2012
When I redid ours, I used that spray meant to re enamel tubs to re-finish the vanity tops. I sanded and re-stained the wood cabinet and fashioned a matching frame for the mirror out of molding strips from Lowes that I got for about $3 each. Garage or estate sales. Thrift shops. Make it yourself items. Craigs list.
Family Balance Sheet
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. She’ll share the 3 steps she used to eliminate $22,000 in credit card debt. 3 pm EST: Budgeting Basics with Jessi Fearon.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 17, 2018
We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. This will take us most of the year. I don’t want to use the term extreme frugality, because that sounds absolutely horrible. Read our Health Insurance Story: .
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 6, 2012
Budgeting and Economics. Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Find out the purpose of budgeting and whether it’s important for you. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. using what they already have. using what they already have.
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