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? I’m a geek, he’s not.

November 188

November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2014

Let’s just flash back to six years ago to the burst of the housing bubble, massive unemployment, and the tumble of the stock market to crush this assumption. If we ignore that possibility and assume that things will always stay the same, we put ourselves and our finances at risk. Have you ever made an assumption that cost you?

Emergency Fund 174

Emergency Fund Insurance Recession Unemployment 174

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Unemployment and reduced income are considered emergencies, and so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery. This amount is also highly recommended by other personal finance experts. Instead, it is for life’s emergencies and unexpected expenses.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Use this calculator to help you decide whether a personal loan is the right financing option for your plans. Loan payments should fit comfortably into your monthly budget. Some lenders have credit-building tools, unemployment protection or fast funding. It also shows the total interest cost, with or without an origination fee.

Calculators 40

Calculators Credit Debt Nov 40

freestuff.tv

JUNE 2, 2011

With the state of the world economy so fragile, there is even more pressure around the household finances. Today I would like to pose this somewhat provocative statement and given the recent unemployment reports would seem ridiculous: “Reasons why you don’t want that promotion&#. Money Does Not Equal Happiness.

Money 122

Money Family Goals Unemployment 122

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Unemployment and reduced income are considered emergencies, and so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery, but a broken TV, sweet riding boots, or the snazziest new gadget…not so much. Once your finances are in order, your goal should be to increase that number to an amount that you feel is sufficient.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

I had already cut expenses to the bone early on, since experiencing a multi-year stretch of unemployment, so there wasn’t much to be done there, although I think my husband cancelled his gym membership. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally?

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

If you make $50,000 a year after taxes and spend $60,000 a year, your finances are going backward. You have no budget. Try a simple budget. Not pretend our finances are fine. The key is to rectify these issues and manage our finances in a way that gives us what we need with what we have. Or making your own coffee.

Money 203

Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Can be a drain on parent’s finances if they have to monetarily support their kids. Budgeting for Life Having two small children, it is of upmost importance to me that they develop a solid value system. Offers opportunities for parents to get to know their children as adults. A chance to build a stronger bond between parent and child.

At Home 214

At Home Home Parenting Rent 214