Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Being frugal is a family affair. It should be exercised by each member of the family or else the money that you save by your frugal ways will just be wasted by another member of the family on something that is not essential.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 26, 2014

Welcome to Financially Savvy Saturdays, a blog hop created specifically for personal finance writers! If it ties into personal finance, we want to read it! This week’s feature is “ 6 ways to look expensive on a budget ” from The Thrifty Issue. Budget Financial Organization' Tweet about it.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Family Balance Sheet , the website, turns 9 in October 2017, but Family Balance Sheet, the spreadsheet, turns 14. I could talk all day about personal finance and money-saving strategies, but my husband, while very responsible with money, just doesn’t feel the same way. October is a big month for me. What changed? .

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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. LaTisha is a nationally recognized, millennial personal finance expert. 3 pm EST: Budgeting Basics with Jessi Fearon.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

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. In addition a couple fantastic personal finance books are also up for grabs. Bonus Prize Yes there is a bonus.

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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. Girls Just Wanna Have Funds included Nelson’s post, Saving Money on Las Vegas in the Carnival of Personal Finance #351.

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Personal Finance Finance Las Vegas Budgeting 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Don’t miss Danielle’s Tips for Creating an Engaging and Profitable Website at Saving Without a Budget. Read her latest installment, For Love & Money Friday – Making a Budget as a Couple over on Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses. Do you have family or friends who are struggling financially? 8 Ways to Save on Fuel.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. Tell us about you and your family. We’re a family of five, including, me, my wife and 3 children: 15 year old fraternal twins and a 12 year old son. We are a close family that likes to laugh. Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. And as you’ll see below, we also added a few more steps that he probably wouldn’t suggest or approve of, but there’s a reason why this is called personal finance. Cash flow a FAMILY TRIP TO HAWAII.

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Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

Trying to Travel on a Budget these day, is almost impossible. With gas prices nearing $4, who has the money for that family vacation this year. If you want to still plan that vacation this year, Christian Personal Finance wrote a great article outling how to travel and get the &# bang for your buck&#.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Developing Personal Interests Beyond necessities, couponing fuels exploring hobbies, passions, or new experiences at reduced costs. Savings unlock novel interests.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

If you’re currently balancing your debt payoff and savings efforts, Canadian Budget Binder highlights the reason why it’s important to get out of debt first before saving. Figuring out a budget and how to meet those goals? Dragging your feet on finally setting a budget? Finalizing your 2013 goals? 90 is the new 70?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

I’m not much into budgeting. It’s true that what I do with money technically amounts to a budgeting technique, but the idea of a traditional budget has never appealed to me. It’s a lot like a budget, and many people have told me they think that it’s a budget. Let’s consult the budget.

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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. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? Family Money Values: Who Manages Your Money?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 29, 2015

Plus, if you subscribe now, you’ll get a chance to win these three personal finance books. I have a weakness for personal finance books, especially those written by bloggers. Then you’ll want to sign up now for the free FBS Weekly Email Newsletter! Raising Financially Confident Kids by Mary Hunt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Families are facing some really desperate times. The costs of feeding, clothing, and housing a family have nearly doubled over the last decade. Sometimes the family vacation is put on hold because there just isn’t enough money in the budget to pay the skyrocketing costs of airfare. Weekend Getaways. Outdoor Fun.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2016

My view is that an allowance can be a chance to teach budgeting, opportunity costs and delayed gratification – if done right. My own kids received an allowance from me, and in time honored tradition of my family, it too was ‘extra’ money. They can then experience the consequences of no or poor budgeting.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

Taking your child to see, hear, touch, smell and possibly even taste the environment in which a product is made – while actively involving them physically will help them learn not only economics but also personal finance. What kind of field trips or tours have you done with your child to teach them about money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

Here is the list of prizes as well as the winners: iPad (sponsored by Prairie Eco Thrifter and Sustainable Personal Finance ) Nicole D. $25 25 Amazon Gift Card (sponsored by Family Money Values ) Deanna D. A hearty thanks also goes to our generous sponsors who made it possible to host such a large giveaway.

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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. my sister-in-law earned enough cash to take the family to Hawaii!!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high-interest credit cards or a loan from your family? With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends. What questions do you have?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Do you want something spacious enough for the whole family, or are you going through a bit of a mid-life crisis and, therefore, want a two-door sports car? What I do is come up with a specific budget , one that covers all our basic needs. What I do is come up with a specific budget , one that covers all our basic needs.

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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. posted at Personal Finance Whiz , saying, “*No.

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Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

Trying to Travel on a Budget these day, is almost impossible. With gas prices nearing $4, who has the money for that family vacation this year. you wa Related posts: Black Friday Websites 2009 Father’s Day Freebies Frugal Tip Monday-Celebrating Valentine’s Day On A Budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

Remember, that is what you are working towards – a secure financial future for you and your family; this is not about short-term gains. Create a Budget You have to have a budget to know where your money comes from and where it has to go to. Problem spending areas become obvious when you look at your budget. and follow it?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. Each month when they do their budget, they update their chart. Related Reading: Check out Deacon’s free Starter Budget Form. Then create a plan to get there.

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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

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Our personal finances obviously require attention all year long. Another example is that once a month I calculate our net worth and review our discretionary spending budget vs. actuals. Clean out and organize paper files for personal finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2014

Agree on the values and expectations you want your children to have in the area of personal finance and consistently teach and enforce those between the two of you (and clue in any significant others in your family such as aunts, uncles, grandparents and etc). Derailing them with sudden windfalls.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

While some families are doing this while living comfortably, others are forced to make spending cuts just to survive until the next paycheck hits the bank. We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. To lower your phone bill, consider joining a family plan with a relative.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2012

Our first item up for bid is a six pack of steps to prepare you for wealth sponsored by Family Money Values. This pack will help you develop healthy habits, built your skills, protect yourself and your family, battle wealth destroyers, nurture relationships, and avoid negative impacts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2015

Some, to be sure, get lucky and win a lottery, or are born into a wealthy family. Get your family on board. Educate yourself and your family in personal finance concepts. Riches don’t just happen to most people. Others happen to pursue a career or business that ends up raining riches on them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. Eventually, I staged an all-out assault on every area of spending in my budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

One is for each person to separately create their own money story by thinking about things such as: 2 of your earliest money memories. family stories about money. It was developed by two university personal finance professors one at Virginia Tech and the other at Kansas State University. Find your risk tolerance.

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