Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 27, 2011
That’s hard to do if the lemon in question is the 3,500 pound used car you just bought. Here are ways to avoid having a sour experience when buying a used car: Know where to buy. Probably the best place to buy a used car is from a new car dealership. Tips for buying used cars.”
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
From a money-saving and environment-friendly perspective, this may be the most obvious solution to making room in your budget in an eco-conscious manner. Simply by agreeing to receive the bills digitally, a person can create room in their budget and help save some trees with one click! Transportation. Energy efficient tax credits.
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Penny Pinchin' Mom
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Needless to say, a vast majority of Americans don’t own luxury vehicles, but that’s not to say that these people own broken-down used cars. What is your dream car? Since you are here, I assume you are looking to sidestep all that and go straight to outright buying your car. How much will it cost you?
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Experts typically recommend spending no more than 20 percent of take-home pay on a car. That should include the cost of car payments , fuel, insurance and more. Determining affordability requires balancing your vehicle needs and budget. A used car payment should be no more than 10 percent, but that number varies by expert.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 30, 2012
Set a Budget – Set a budget before you leave and bring cash. Some small thrift stores don’t accept credit cards and a budget will help keep you from overspending or buying things that you do not necessarily need that day. What strategies do you use to find good deals at thrift stores? How to Shop for a Used Car.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
If you’re thrifty and willing to compromise, there’s no need to blow the budget when your new arrival joins the family. A lot of the things that you’ll be buying will only be in use for a matter of months so it makes little sense to buy everything brand new if you’re on a budget. How vital is the item?
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Dave’s zero-based budget and Debt snowball concept were critical to getting us on the path to paying off our debt fast. Here’s a tutorial for how to use the Debt Snowball Calculator to get out of debt faster. I cut our grocery budget down to less than half of what it was. What are your financial goals now?
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