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. Well, this time I have done it again and put together some good laughs for you to enjoy on your Monday morning.

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Although my primary concern these days to get out of debt, I have been thinking a lot about what “GREEN” really means and how that impacts my everyday lifestyle. 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.

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Finance Green Transportation Public Transit 187

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

These areas range from the basics such as budgeting to more complex areas such as saving and investing for retirement as well as estate planning for the distribution of your assets. In short, if it involves finances, then there’s a way to plan for it and optimize the outcome. What is a financial plan?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Well, I have to officially say I am exhausted again. There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re struggling to stay afloat with your finances, Grayson at Debt Roundup highlights how the first step to recovery is to admit you don’t have a budget.

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Debt Fridays Finance Re-use 171

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Being a newlywed means you have a few things to get used to, and that includes the way you handle your finances. As you begin to navigate the waters of newlywed finances, here are 5 money tips that can help you out: 1. Many couples struggle with trying to figure out whether or not to combine finances. Set Goals Together.

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Money Finance Motivation Goals 252

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. It is my personal mission as the household manager for my family to live well, but I want us to do so on less money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

Here are some simple ideas of small choices that can mean big gains. If you can choose to develop a more positive attitude about your finances, you’ll find it easier to make a few small changes in your saving and spending. This simple scenario shows that small things can build to significant gains. and follow it?

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Debt Budgeting Budget Finance 202

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2012

Well, this is especially true with your financial planning. Those who just go along, hoping for the best, are usually the ones who struggle financially or get themselves into too much debt. With your budget in place, it becomes so much easier to control your day-to day finances. You’ve probably got some more as well.

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Financial Goals Goals Making Simple 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2013

I learned that when you work for someone else, they get to set the minimum job well done standards. 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. Credit card debt is bad.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Are you having a hard time controlling your finances? Many parents are finding it hard to control their finances and stretch their wallet these days more than ever. Many people are still trapped in debts and financial insufficiency due to the wrong formula or mindset they’ve been following ever since they got employed.

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Family Financial Goals Debt Goals 196

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Lenders consider it when approving you for a mortgage or other home-based financing. It represents the total debt against the home: both the original mortgage and the size of the new home equity loan or line of credit. You can determine your level of equity on your own, as well. Here’s how.

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Calculators Home Debt Fair-Trade 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2014

Well, you wouldn’t stand for that, would you? After realizing a financial mistake, like miscalculating a debt or failing to plan for a bill, and then beating yourself up on top of that financial stress, you’ll probably want to do something to make yourself feel better. Self-deprecation is in no way constructive. Doing Nothing.

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Emergency Fund Debt Bills Money 218

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

As an adult, it’s important to me to continue to be generous, as well as, provide financial security for myself and my family. After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. Paper is one of my favorite simple, yet frugal sources of entertainment! I did drive that vehicle for 14 years, so it wasn’t a total loss.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 185

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. We lived our lives as if the money was never ending and we truly believed we were immune to ever having to worry about our finances. How in the world did we fail at simple 5th grade math? Our goal was simple: Pay Off Our Debt and Never Go Back Again.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2013

Your Grocery Budget Toolbox is a basic handbook for any family who wants to eat well on a budget. As a former debt collector turned financial counselor, Barry Myers is passionate about helping people get out of debt as quickly and safely as possible. Your Grocery Budget Toolbox by Anne Simpson.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2014

When you overspend for convenience, you sink into debt, stuck with high interest credit card payments and risk of damaging your credit when you fall behind on your bills. Have you ever sacrificed your long term financial well being for convenience and ease in the short term? Get Organized'

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Price Rent Financial Goals Converse 209

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? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. ” Managing Debt.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Well, I don’t know about you but this week has felt very long and tiring. My husband and I did when we got married and it works well for us. I do know others though that haven’t and they seem to be doing well too. Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Reducing Debt.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2011

Sustainable Personal Finance. He also blogs about multiple topics, not just personal finance, which gives his blog an added appeal. His slogan is “I blog about finances, health and the environment, and try to focus on the places where they all intersect.&# Canadian Finance Blog. Broke Professionals.

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Personal Finance Finance Green Debt 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. ’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? . ’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? ” A Blinkin presents Should I Buy A House?

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Creating a holiday budget can help you control your spending and make sure you get all of the items you need while staying out of debt or overspending. The thought of a budget can be daunting as well as intimidating, but it does not have to be. Look at your finances in an honest light. This holiday season, don’t go broke.

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Budgeting Budget Holiday Debt 112

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 20, 2011

How you handle money will not only reflect on your checking account, but it is a reflection of your lifestyle as well. Those who can properly manage their finances will have more success in the future, and find favor in the eyes of many others. Think about other people who need the items as well.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Credit Cards 154

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Well, we made it and here are some of the surprising things I found out about having a few millions. Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. Gone were the days of having one bank account and only having to keep very simple records. You still want to do your best at work.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

When it comes to you finances, are you doing okay, but know you could be doing better? You know your finances and where that line is between reasonable and too much. Do you want to pay off a particular debt in a certain timeframe? If you adhere to these three tips, you are well on your way to enhancing your money mojo.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow. Healthy Personal Lifestyle Choices Physical and mental health obviously play an important role in our overall well-being and outlook on life. Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. This simple axiom will help you learn to save on things you need or want, thus increasing the amount you can save.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary.

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Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. The simple fact is, taking small, simple spending and saving actions, especially early in your working life, can make a huge difference to financial security during your working years and into retirement.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2011

If you find yourself less savvy than others on investing, then just play by this one simple rule when investing: buy low and sell high. The internet works great for things like insurance management, loan and finance management, as well as goods for the home. This way you never spend more on a stock then you should.

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Saving Money Money Insurance Bills 124

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. How much debt did you pay off? Where are you from?

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Student 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? In total I estimate I paid off round $40,000 worth of debt, though depressingly a fair chunk of that was just interest.

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Although getting a personal loan is relatively simple, there are some steps you can take to choose the right personal loan and increase your approval chances. The steps may vary depending on whether you’re looking for debt consolidation loans , home improvement loans, medical loans or wedding loans.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). Also, my spouse and I are both buy and hold investors, so the selling part didn’t clique well with us. philosophy (Keep it simple, stupid). My copy has a copyright date of 2008. It is called Value Averaging. Investing is not our life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

My grandfather wasn’t well enough to fly in for the wedding but he did send a gift in the mail along with his blessing. You see, family is number one for me in my life and I don’t do well with “big elephants&# that get in the way of my relationships with them. How do you manage your family finances?

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