Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2012

The basis of any slow and steady financial plan is the household budget; in fact, a good budget is really like a plan for your current finances as well as for a secure financial future. So, don’t go slow in getting started on a budget but go slowly while you are getting it together. Your budget, just like your life, is dynamic.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 27, 2011

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. These are mostly late model cars that new car buyers have traded in. Many dealerships now offer Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Also See: How to Budget Money on a Low Income How Much of Your Salary Should You Save? It goes: 50% of your salary should go to your expenses and needs 30% should go towards what you want (a new car, a vacation, and all that) 20% should go towards your savings plan So, using this rule, 20% of everything you earn should go toward savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2015

Yet, too often we make excuses not to save money, or we feel like our budget is just too tight to save. There are tricks you can use to save more money even IF your budget is very tight. Earmark this money for an emergency fund, a new car fund, a vacation fund, whatever you would like. But it doesn’t have to be.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2012

Need a new lightbulb? Looking at new cars? Why not take a gander at a new hybrid from Toyota or Honda. No one will ever begrudge you for buying what you need. And when you buy what you need, look for an eco-friendlier version. Buy a CFL or an LED bulb. Out of batteries?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2011

This impulse spending will prevent you from saving for the important things like a house, a new car, a vacation or retirement. We need to work together to set some financial goals and a budget for you so that you can resist spending money on items that really don’t matter in the long run. This my friend is not a good thing.

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Financial Goals College Tuition Goals Credit Cards 174

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 6, 2012

I spotted a nice deal on the Britax Frontier car seat. We are in the market for a new car seat. I need to move him to Little J’s seat and get Little J a new one. Britax has some of the highest safety ratings in the car seat industry and always receives rave reviews from it’s customers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2013

Especially as we age and having the latest and greatest gadgets takes a back seat in the budget to other responsibilities. Don’t you hate it when your favorite website changes it’s layout, and you have to get used to a whole new navigation system? It’s like driving a new car for the first time; it’s disorienting and hard to adjust to.

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Evolve Newspaper New Cars Bills 199

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2011

His recent review looked at where to get North Carolina car insurance. As gasoline prices quickly approach an average of $4 a gallon across the country, many people are looking once again at hybrid cars as a way to cut expenditures from their budget and save money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

If you live outside of a major metropolitan area, chances are you need a car. Cars represent a significant chunk of your budget, with car payments, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and gas. You avoid a large chunk of deprecation if you purchase used. You avoid a large chunk of deprecation if you purchase used.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. We tried our best to stretch the food budget. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? We do a monthly budget. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

” Jay from Daily Fuel Economy Tip shares How to Save on a New Car , and says, “Are you in the market for a new car? Danielle from Saving Without A Budget shares 5 Smart Investing Tips for 2012. Read and learn how to save some money.” years, my perspective on an engagement ring is simple.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Renting movies in this way is a great way to stick to your budget, over maintaining a dish or satellite TV system. In the U.S., the Redbox and Blockbuster kiosks that have popped up on every corner have helped people save money by offering newly released DVD’s for just $1 per night. Avoid Consumerism.

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 17, 2011

I was a few blocks from a dealership, and in my panic I drove in there and just left it in the service bay (but not before the salesmen tried to sell me a new car). And that's just to keep the car running! Serious issues, but not in my budget, unfortunately.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2012

He managed to budget for a PC for each of his staff to use at home – dialing in to the work mainframe computer to do after hours work. Employee pricing on new cars. Rental car discounts. My kid learned to program on that lender PC. Free 3 Star Hotel Rooms. Half price symphony tickets. Free ticket to pro football games.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Have a Budget Firstly, you must know where your money comes from and where in needs to go. This means you must have a budget and that budget must be accurate, complete and absolutely simple and easy to follow. If your current budget is so complicated you never look at it, sit yourself down and simplify it.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

I knew I was going to be a stay at home mom when we had kids and since we were both teachers, we simply could not afford for me to stay home, unless we got rid of something big in our budget. Extra money from budgeting wisely and spending less (specific tips below). At least evaluate your car situation if you have payments.

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Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 31, 2016

My car decided this year , I needed 3 new tires, a new car battery and I had to pay $412 to my county for tag renewal, which the post office LOST. We are going to budget, we are going to help others, and this year, I am FINALLY going to get my book published (don’t worry, it isn’t about coupons! .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

We’ve said it before but we’ll say it again – create your own budget so you always know how much money you have for spending on ‘wants’. There are always going to things you want – a new car, a new kitchen, an overseas trip etc. Make better buying decisions – do you really need a new car or would a second-hand one do?

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