Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2011

This week I have three sustainability tips up at Sustainable Personal Finance. Sustainability tip #159- Use a Commercial Car Wash. Related posts: Guest Post at Sustainable Personal Finance. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance #287. Sustainability tip #160- Use Tea Tree Oil.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Control Your Cash from Control Your Cash boldly says Your Smart Car Isn’t Saving the World. It has gone on for generations. What do you think?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

But have you ever considered how you can go green with your finances? There are many different ways our finances can help in the green initiative. Below are the many different ways we can move towards a greener lifestyle with our finances. You can start to go green with your finances at home. Saving Money.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

A car lease buyout loan finances the purchase of your leased vehicle, allowing you to keep a car you like or turn around and sell it on your own. Below you’ll find lenders who will finance a lease buyout and the requirements they typically impose, as well as current lease buyout loan rates.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 21, 2020

Need a quick snapshot of your finances? I’m a firm believer that finances must be organized and neat, and a Family Balance Sheet helps you keep track of your finances in one tidy spreadsheet. Debts still need to be paid, cars will need new parts, homes will need to be repaired, and kids will need braces.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2012

I mean, I was young, life was good, things were happening; what did I need all that finance stuff for? Better late than never’ is a good approach to personal finance for the over 40s. You might decide you don’t need two family-sized cars anymore. This was me, that’s for sure. I was doing OK!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I’ve found that one of the most annoying aspects of being a car owner is the insurance. Anti-lock braking systems , airbags, traction control, all these things make your car safer. If your car is safer it’s less likely to swerve off the road, hence the insurance company will go easy on you. I think it’s just plain evil!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 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. Every month, we set aside money in our budget to cover our basic car maintenance.

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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. I remember one morning my husband and I were sitting at the kitchen table contemplating if we should sell one of our cars.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 10, 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. Do you go into panic mode when your car insurance bill arrives? Does your property tax bill give you anxiety?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

Before you get ready to shove those kids of yours out of the nest, here are what I consider to be (based on my experience as a person, a Mom, and a Grandma) the most important things you (or someone) should teach them about personal finance. You may pay way to much for a house or car or sell your things for much less than they are worth.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 17, 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. And our car loans or student loans–everyone has those debts, right? To us, debt was a necessary evil.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

7 types of auto loans New car purchase loans enable you to borrow money to buy a new car and pay it off over time. Lenders typically define a new car as one that has never been titled and is the current or previous model year. Used or pre-owned cars are older than the previous model year.

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Today’s *HOT* deal at Zinio is on Kiplinger’s Personal Finance , valid until 11:59am, September 24th! You can get a 12-issue subscription to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance for just $6.00, a 25% savings off the regular subscription price!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 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. Fixed categories are things like your mortgage/rent, insurance premiums, and car payments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 10, 2014

” The same is true of a car. Most of us can’t just pull out cash for a new car when the old one is totaled. Insurance helps you manage your finances. If you borrow to buy your car, the lender might require you carry insurance so that the loan can be paid off if something happens to the vehicle. Money Tips'

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

With gas prices still high and inflation putting pressure on people’s budgets, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its editors’ picks for 2023’s Best Gas Credit Cards to help drivers save money, along with a new survey to gauge consumer sentiment. Are gas rewards credit cards in demand?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2012

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including my post, How to Make a Relationship Last at the Canadian Finance Carnival #71. My University Money included the guest post, Insuring Your Car: Online Car Insurance versus Insurance Agent in the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #16.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 30, 2012

Today’s *HOT* deal at Zinio is on Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine , valid until 11:59am, May 1st! You can get a 12-issue subscription to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine for just $9.00, a 25% savings off the regular subscription price! Registration is free and you can start shopping immediately!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. Our only spending going forward will be for essentials, such as our mortgage, utilities, groceries, our Medi-Share premium , and fuel for the cars. Plus, I was getting antsy for a new car. No car payment = peace of mind.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Refinancing your car loan can lower your interest rate and save hundreds or even thousands over the life of your loan. You received dealer financing. If your original loan was financed by your car dealer’s preferred lenders, there is a good chance you didn’t score the best rate possible. You have equity in your car.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Source : freepik.com Managing finances can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming endeavor. So, when “unpleasant surprises” arise, like a car repair or medical bill, you’re confident that you have enough money set aside to cover these. Automating your savings towards an emergency fund makes this process easier and less painful.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

The debt consisted of my student loans and a car loan. That inspired me to be intentional with my finances and to follow Dave’s six steps. In those meetings, one of the things we discuss is finances. The tension would come when we didn’t have a plan and didn’t communicate about finances. Was there a particular event?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

We didn’t carry over credit card balances, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%. We agreed that credit card debt wasn’t very smart, but a car loan? Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. A student loan?

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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 goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. for auto insurance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2014

You have to keep your car fueled up. If you have a long commute in a car that guzzles gas, your costs will be huge. Many people choose to buy more efficient cars, take public transportation, and carpool in order to reduce these costs. Wear and Tear on Your Car. One of the hidden costs is wear and tear on your car.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2013

And, even if you stay close to home, it’s nice to know that your finances are moving smoothly. Anytime you automate a portion of your finances, you need to be aware of your cash flow. Remember that personal finance is, in fact, personal. It reduces paperwork for everyone involved as well. What About Mistakes?

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 26, 2023

adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips , along with expert commentary. Vermont has the lowest number of car thefts per 1,000 residents , 0.42, which is 12.5 With nearly 80% of U.S.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

In order to fit in, you might want to dress the same way your co workers dress or drive a similar quality car or send the kids to that upscale private school. As teenagers, we may be madly saving up for a car. Once baby comes, we might become major spenders on toys, a new home, a bigger car and more. Temperament. Time of life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 29, 2011

Lots of people overbuy when shopping for homes, cars, furniture, electronics, and other items. Buying a car. A car can be deemed a necessary purchase depending upon where you live. Many car shoppers would be better served by buying a practical fuel efficient automobile that meets their needs and the needs of their families.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2014

We then looked at how much each item in that group cost us; gas, property and car insurance, maintenance, etc. We wanted to see where we were spending most of our money, and whether there is any opportunity for us to cut down on any of those bills as a result of the combination of our finances. 187/month car insurance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Everything Finance shares with us his success in growing his own veggies at Retire by 40. Narrow Bridge Finance tells us how going green has saved him some green at Mom’s plans. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us why air sealing your home is a good ide a at Financially Consumed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

Not to mention, one of our cars died twice so which was not helpful. Don’t miss Melissa’s post at My Personal Finance Journey if you Think You’re Sacrificing to Pay Down Debt? Curb this nasty habit by reading SFB’s post on How Much House Can You Afford posted at Simple Finance Blog. Think Again.

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Work With What You've Got

DECEMBER 1, 2010

After 12 months (Ok, maybe 11 and a half) of not having a car, I have gone out and purchased myself a brand new car. It’s my first ever brand new car, and I chose it and bought it all on my own. I said I didn’t HAVE to buy the car from him. I love this car.* *I So it’s not looking good. It is ADORABLE.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2012

These numbers will vary wildly depending on the state and the car. Don’t Drive as Much – So, this may seem really obvious, but it takes planning to reduce the amount of time that you spend in the car. You should make sure to choose the car that has the best gas mileage. Tips to Improve Your Car’s Mileage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2014

In the personal finance world, it’s common to focus on all the small ways you can save money each day. However, cutting these simple pleasures from your life doesn’t have to be the answer you’re looking for when it comes to your finances. The idea is that small savings add up over time. Rethink Your Transportation.

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