Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

I think what is keeping me going is my upcoming vacation where I will finally get a chance to catch my breath and have some fun. Lance’s girlfriend hated budgets–until he helped her set up one that’s right for her. Read his recap about how to make a budget at Money, Life and More. How are all of you?

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Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

Trying to Travel on a Budget these day, is almost impossible. With gas prices nearing $4, who has the money for that family vacation this year. you wa Related posts: Black Friday Websites 2009 Father’s Day Freebies Frugal Tip Monday-Celebrating Valentine’s Day On A Budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 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 : What Is An Emergency Fund? There were 50 submissions this week.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Please don’t confuse this money with vacation money or new furniture money. This amount is also highly recommended by other personal finance experts. When an emergency happens, you use the cash in the fund, instead of your credit card. An emergency fund is NOT a spending account.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

There’s little harm is confiding in a friend… explain that you’re trying to stick to a budget but you also really enjoy stepping out of the office for fresh air every day. Spending wisely and reevaluating your commute or work habits can save enough to allow you to plan for a vacation, or save more for retirement. Share your tips here!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. 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. Don’t confuse this money with vacation money or new furniture money. Absolutely!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. Introduce budgeting concepts by talking about how much you allocate for groceries. While planning your vacation. Food Related. While you are planning meals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

We all know that one of the best personal finance strategies is to have a budget and you’ve probably tried to create one at some time. Maybe you’re like me and could never get the budget to balance; I always had more expenditure than income and couldn’t see how I was going to be able to cut expenses. The remaining 17.6%

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

I’m on this journey to financial wellness with you and every weekend, I pack the newsletter with budgeting inspiration, money-saving tips & ideas, and frugal, yet tasty recipes. A few of my favorite personal finance books: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness , by Dave Ramsey.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We get a visual picture every month of where are finances are and what we have spent our money on. We have been saving for our vacation to Asia since last year and we have been successful at this. I knew his determination and focus was something to remember, but I never thought of it in relation to finances. Investing Wisely.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2013

The best thing is there is light at the end of the tunnel; I will be leaving on vacation next week and won’t be back until late April. Simon from Sustainable Personal Finance , my dear friend, will be managing the site while I am gone so nothing will change for my readers. Trimming Your Food Budget Trims Your Waistline.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Please don’t confuse this money with vacation money or new furniture money. Once your finances are in order, your goal should be to increase that number to an amount that you feel is sufficient. When an emergency happens, you use the cash in the fund, instead of your credit card. An emergency fund is NOT a spending account.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Financing big events Consumers with a pricey event like a wedding , a honeymoon or a vacation often take out personal loans to fill the gaps in their budget. They’re (the borrowers) really opting to provide their combined personal finances a setback even before they are married,” he says.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. As an introvert, I’m much better with numbers than people, so most things related to finances come pretty easily to me. I track expenses, monitor our budget and handle all of our investments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

My Super Charged Life shares with us 7 ways a budget can improve our life. Personal Finance by the Book shares with us the nuts and bolts of budgeting and how we can be best equipped to manage our money better. Eric at Narrow Bridge breaks down exactly what we need to do to budget. I must say I agree. Going Green.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Many personal finance bloggers talk about having a “no spend week” – well basically I had a “no spend” five years! That meant no vacations, no new clothes, no eating out, nothing. Spending Audits Not Budgets – This might be a little controversial, but I tried budgeting and kept on failing.

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