Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

This is one of the fundamental questions of finance, yet often goes unanswered by many financial advisors and most individuals. If you are a 54-year-old Baby Boomer, you still have time to catch up but have to save at a much more accelerated pace. Are You Saving Enough? If you are a Millennial, you have time on your side.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Heidi at Personal Finance Journey has a great post about eating well but saving more –it can be done! If so, make sure to read Money Q&A’s post for some tips on saving money on a mortgage.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

And in adulthood, they are stashing their incomes and living hyper-frugally to save for early retirement, instead of waiting to 65 to fulfill their dreams. This leaves not much left to save for retirement. ” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. It’s all too much.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

Statistics show that nearly one in two Americans are in serious financial problems due to their debt levels. See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport. What about signs?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2016

Here are some interesting statistics for you to ponder: 60% of Americans have less than $25,000 saved for their retirement. Among people ages fifty-five to sixty-four, the average household retirement savings is only $12,000. **. Starting today, take charge of your finances. Become the CEO of YOUR Retirement.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S. percent. It goes without saying that taking the most direct route to work is most cost-effective, fuel-wise… but planning your commute to enable timely stops to the market or to pay bills on your way to or from work can save money as well. Set it up the night before, to save time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. Sweating the Big Stuff tells us about 5 people that can save us money, time and stress. We personally use Quicken and we find it works great for reviewing our finances. We save money and still look great. Managing Money.

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