Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

Not Having a Budget I know, you’ve heard it all before but have you taken action on this one yet? A budget provides you with a financial roadmap to get to where you want to be in life. A budget helps you track your finances so you know exactly where you are and whether you’re on track. It’s wasted money.

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Money Emergency Fund Debt Financial Goals 235

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 10, 2014

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. Our personal escrow fund includes: home owners insurance – due yearly. auto insurance – due yearly. life insurance – due yearly.

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Finance Property Taxes Organic Organization 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2015

My list includes: home owners insurance – due yearly. auto insurance – due yearly. life insurance – due yearly. This new number will become a line item on your monthly budget. Every month, transfer this money into a savings account that is connected to your checking account. sewer/trash bill – due quarterly.

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Bills Real Estate Insurance Taxes 100

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 29, 2013

For as little as $5 a month, you can provide your children the security of permanent life insurance with the Gerber Grow-Up Plan. For as little as $5 a month, you can provide your children the security of permanent life insurance. Perfect for any family, but especially young families on a small budget. Freebies'

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Gerber Life Insurance Insurance Kids and Family 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 4, 2014

The number can be daunting for new or expecting parents, but within a number that large, there is always room for significant savings. I’ll show you which ways you can most effectively assert your will to save money as new parents. Take out a life insurance policy. Spend a little more now to save in the long run.

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Parenting Saving Frugal Parenting Saving Money 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

Set up a savings account linked to your checking account and automatically transfer a set amount every payday. Put every spare dollar into this account, as a matter of urgency, until you have saved six months of wages. Make an allowance for a small amount of savings, in addition to your emergency fund.

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Emergency Fund Credit Cards Personal Finance Finance 272

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Staycations can save people money, but so can being a savvy vacation planner. Because so many people are looking to save money on their vacations, low cost travel sites have begun popping up everywhere—saving people money on their vacations has become big business. Have you ever planned a vacation using a tight budget?

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Vacation Travel Insurance Airfare 202

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

This simple yet effective list has eased my stress and saved me time. When was the last time you shopped around for homeowners or auto insurance? Bills to review this spring: homeowners insurance. auto insurance. life insurance. Review Your Bills. Are You Paying Too Much? mortgage interest rates.

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Finance Cleaning Goals Insurance 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

This simple, yet effective, list has saved me a lot of stress and time. When was the last time you shopped around for home owner’s or auto insurance? Bills to review: home owners insurance. auto insurance. life insurance. It is a visual reminder that I keep near my desk so I am able to glance at it daily.

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Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. Our insurance team is composed of agents, data analysts, and customers like you.

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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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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Control Your Cash from Control Your Cash boldly says Your Smart Car Isn’t Saving the World. Anon from Gen Y Capitalist tells Why It’s Better to Travel NOW Rather Than Save For Later. “The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing.&#. Andy from Saving to Invest discusses Happiness in Life and Work.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Little House presents Not Enough Saved For Retirement? Little House presents Not Enough Saved For Retirement? Who says that you have to retire in the same country that you saved for it in. Save Money this Spring: #2.

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Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

And you could be feeling the pressure: Three quarters say they felt overwhelmed with becoming a single parent , and more than a quarter (27%) admit being very overwhelmed, according to Life Happens’ new survey, “ Single Parents and the Financial Future.” If you don’t have someone to work with, you can use Life Happens’ Agent Locator here.

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Life Insurance Insurance Parenting Calculators 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? Life Insurance: 10 myths – Life insurance is one of the most misunderstood financial products that the average citizen encounter. This post discusses the top 10 myths about life insurance.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220