Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2013

Another thing that, according to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), happens in childhood that affects our adult finances is that we learn from the financial behavior of our parents. They didn’t use credit (I’m not even sure they ever had a mortgage!) until late in life and then only credit cards.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 31, 2012

Bloggers post the most detailed accounts of their finances on their sites – what they make, what they spend, where it comes from and goes, where their banks are and what their net worth is. Linked In knows your professional history and education. Online job sites have databases about your salary requirements, job history and education.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Top balance transfer credit cards BankAmericard® credit card: 0% Intro APR for 18 billing cycles for purchases, and for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days of opening your account. Read our review of the BankAmericard® credit card. But most people can’t go wrong with these award-winners.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan. The higher your credit score, the lower the interest rate you will be eligible for — which means that lower scores equate to more expensive mortgages.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? History repeats and informs in market technologies. It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Learn more about private student loans Find the best student loan companies for: Loans for students How do private student loans and federal student loans differ? You apply for a private student loan through a bank, credit union or online lender. You apply for a federal student loan by submitting the FAFSA.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. posted at Your Finances Simplified , saying, “One of the things that investment gurus always emphasize is to diversify, diversify and diversify. companies should not treat workers this way.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Read away my friends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

Credit card with an adequate limit. Financial contact numbers for banks, credit issuers, insurance companies, and others. If you can get to it, the right safe will protect the information from floods and fires, as well as other disasters. Think ahead, and prepare for emergencies.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Whether you need money to pay for an unexpected hospital bill, an emergency car repair or to finance some much-needed home renovations , knowing how to get a personal loan will help make the application process as smooth as possible. That may be a shock if you’re used to making minimum payments on a credit card.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Upstart: Best bad credit loans for thin credit Why it made the list: Upstart is known for its advanced underwriting capabilities. The lender looks beyond traditional borrower information like credit and income and reviews alternative data, like education and work history, to qualify borrowers. Fixed, predictable payments.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 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. Try to finish by the end of this Saturday (10/11), because you’ll need this information for next week’s assignments.

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APRIL 12, 2016

She owns Every Single Dollar , an online financial resource dedicated to helping single women make informed financial decisions and set themselves up for financial success. I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Sometimes I wonder if I am invisible – to marketers that is, especially direct mail marketers and to companies whose services we already use. Only the guys were supposed to care about money and finances. I wanted to isolate the business from our personal finances, and my husband didn’t want to have anything to do with it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Paul Vachon presents Frugal Living Made Easy posted at The Frugal Toad , saying, “Frugal living is all about making informed and deliberate choices in how to spend money. Financial Planning Odysseas presents Forget Your ATM Card? Not so today.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

With that much success, these people are a wealth of information, so I poured over their content and realized that there was no magic pill, or snap of the fingers, just HARD WORK. Jen and her husband were reeling after their son was diagnosed with a lifetime medical condition that would implode their finances.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Before getting married, you’ve likely researched the financial questions you should ask each other, but do you know how your wedding will affect your finances once the “I dos” are said and the wedding certificate is signed? Each has its benefits and drawbacks, so you’ll have to make an informed decision about it together.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

And this is just on a mortgage, not including any credit card or student loan debt. It’s important to be on the same page as your spouse about finances. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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