Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Try to boost your credit score ahead of time by paying off credit card balances and avoid applying for new credit accounts. They may ask for copies of utility bills, lease or rental agreements, property tax bills or credit card statements as proof of address.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2013

My problem has more to do with timing — it’s a cash flow issue. Notice the Way Money Moves through Your Personal Economy. In order to avoid cash flow problems, it’s important to pay attention to how money is moving through your household’s financial system. Money Tips'

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Here’s why: It leaves you with more disposable income It gives you greater peace of mind It makes it easier for you to invest the extra cash When you don’t have crushing credit card debt to worry about, you can plan your finances better, invest more, and spend the excess cash on better insurance policies for yourself and your family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 15, 2011

Due to the recent high gas prices, he has been focused on researching gas credit card offers, most recently writing reviews of the 76 credit card and the Chase BP gas card. However he kindly reminds everyone that reducing your driving is the best way to save money on gas, as well as save the environment!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Also my debit card got caught up in the Target breach of security. Thankfully, nothing happened to my account, but my bank issued us new cards anyway. With cash, there’s no chance of credit card tampering. Grocery Budget Challenge Saving Money - In the Kitchen' Please share in the comments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. I love this list. It is so practical. Take the test to find out!”

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) We just wanted to pay off our credit cards, which seemed like a huge task since we’d struggled with it for years. Part of that is because when you have less debt, you have more money.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Saving In Akron

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Once validated, a gift card for the difference will be issued. Save Money on Gas : The Gas Rollback program has been extended through Dec. Items placed on layaway will also be eligible for the Christmas Price Guarantee. Other great gifts included in the Christmas layaway program are bicycles, HDTVs and video games.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

For this reason, I have put together a list of tips that contribute to my marriage's current lack of money tension. Whether you are in a marriage that is struggling over money issues or not, I hope you find them helpful. 5 Tips to Help You Reduce the Money Arguments in Your Marriage. Designate a Family Office Manager.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 5, 2012

The Harley-Davidson company has voluntarily met EPA standards and issues an environmental warranty to each new owner. There are a number of valid reasons that folks spend their hard earned credit on bikes. They can save money on gas for the commute to work. Are Credit Cards From Grocery Stores Worth It?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. I found Kristen while searching for a recipe for something, and just fell in love with her writing style & pictures.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Teacher Man presents Why Credit Cards Are Dangerous For Students posted at My University Money , saying, “I am on the record as having said that I believe students should sign up for credit cards. Theres a reason why the average amount of credit card debt per household is $15,956.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 21, 2015

I live in Florida, the capital of the foreclosure crisis and know so many people who lost their homes to foreclosure because of lost jobs or health issues. By filing for bankruptcy, you could drastically reduce your wait time and eliminate all other debt which would help you save money so you can buy a new home in 2 years once you qualify.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Our Mom’s all taught us to brush our teeth, yet most of us still have tooth issues. Saving money is merely a financial routine. Likewise, when you have saved enough, investing is also a financial routine. Building a great credit score comes naturally with good financial routines.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

It started with $40,000 in consumer debt (vehicles, credit cards, small student loan) and then sold our home and eliminated the $140,000 of mortgage debt. Knowing our bank account was empty, I was hoping that one of our maxed out credit cards would have enough room to get him $20 bucks worth of gas to get him to work the next day.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

The overlap is surprisingly dangerous, and if you ignore the issue, you can end up in trouble. Too often, the daily tools for saving a buck or two involve blurring ethical boundaries or simply breaking the law. Don’t go the dishonest route to save. When you make a big difference, take a small celebration.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Everyone had unique motivation for working towards debt freedom: Jackie and her husband were sick of the stress that goes along with money issues. She says, bartering is a fun and creative way to get what she needed without spending money. And it saves on gas too.” Stacy and her family stayed home.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 12, 2011

You all know I am an advocate of saving money where it’s logical and easy to and for spending money where you need to and this is a NEED to, lol! You can put just about anything in the NeatDesk and it scans – business cards, credit cards, super long receipts, documents, etc. Like lightning fast.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

At the same time my credit card debt was slowly creeping upward too thanks to my minimal income. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. As I mentioned earlier, the issue I had was that my income and minimum debt repayments were so close to one another that initially I was overwhelmed by the issue.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

How to Save Money shares the best price comparison sites in Canada. Financial Highway tells us how he paid off $50,000 of credit card debt. I have never owed that much on a credit card but I have had issues with paying them off in the past. Some of these sites I hadn’t heard of. Congrats!!

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