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Unintended Consequences

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, that person could have put the suggestion in context and made stronger recommendations as to how to screen, clean and save the money. In the annual meeting, the members have to approve the budget for the year, which included the staining, a $60 a month increase in fees and no improvement projects. Maybe, but probably not.

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Frugal decisions.

Finally Frugal

This may be especially useful for those of us who - whether currently or in our spendthrift past - may be likely to fritter that money away as soon as it shows up in our paychecks. before my spendthrift side can get its grubby paws on it. In any case, I came across an article with suggestions for how to use this windfall.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: I’m glad to see folks finally interested in saving and investing. We saved and saved and saved. Frugal Food Tips Have you been looking at your budget lately?

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