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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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances. T – time based, tangible, Take a peek at my family’s financial goals–I keep our Debt Freedom Plan on our refrigerator door for a constant reminder of our financial goals. I developed our family balance sheet years ago when I needed a way to talk to my husband about our finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Us personal finance bloggers like to encourage saving instead of spending remember. See Debt Run. Club Thrifty. Three Thrifty Guys. Before we get to the entry form, lets give a shout out to all of the generous bloggers that have sponsored this giveaway: Modest Money. Outlier Model. Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses.

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Giveaway Christmas Rewards Thrifty 279

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

If so, bookmark SFB’s post about How to Set Yourself Up To Be a Financial Success When Starting the First Job at Simple Finance Blog. If so, don’t miss Mike’s post about the 5 Costly Mistakes Contractors Make When Starting a Home Remodel Project at Personal Finance Journey. Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel.

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Fridays Finance Personal Finance Renovation 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

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. Wishing you a great and restful weekend.

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Debt Fridays Finance Re-use 171

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

If you’re currently balancing your debt payoff and savings efforts, Canadian Budget Binder highlights the reason why it’s important to get out of debt first before saving. Are you a current student or someone who’s currently paying off student loan debt? Figuring out a budget and how to meet those goals?

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Emergency Fund Debt Student Fridays 193

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. In addition a couple fantastic personal finance books are also up for grabs. Bonus Prize Yes there is a bonus.

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 29, 2015

Looking for new recipes, money-saving ideas, home-management tips, and strategies for debt-free living? Plus, if you subscribe now, you’ll get a chance to win these three personal finance books. I have a weakness for personal finance books, especially those written by bloggers. Debt Free for Life By David Bach.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Penniless Parenting hosted the Festival of Frugality – Life Stages Edition and included YFS’ post, Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel. Many thanks to Young Adult Finances who hosted the Yakezie Carnival – Mardi Gras Edition and included my post, African Safaris, Gorilla Treks and Blogcation.

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Personal Finance Finance Las Vegas Budgeting 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2013

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads from the Blogosphere: Read how Emily and Kyle have helped their finances by sharing a car at Evolving Personal Finance. KK thinks you can think yourself into financial failure –read more at Student Debt Survivor.

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Fridays Life Insurance Insurance Consumerism 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. You don’t have to contend with deciding which bill to pay or how to avoid a debt collector’s call or trying to keep the landlord off your back. Being thrifty stays an ingrained habit. In doing so, many become adept at thriftiness.

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. I did this yeas ago when I was in debt and it made paying off the debt a reality.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking. Reducing Debt. Young & Thrifty asks us if we are living a rock star lifestyle. Eventually you will have to pay off your debt and if you have let it get out of control, you are going to be in for a real surprise. Getting Healthy. Family Matters. Very interesting.

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Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The topic was ‘ What did today’s millionaires do to be thrifty before they earned their millions?” Me: What do you think of the mass move towards thriftiness in today’s twenty and thirty-something crowd? Me: What else do you recall doing to be thrifty? Peggy: Well, we did everything ourselves.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Personal Finances – A Thrifty Lifestyle Is A Sustainable Lifestyle Our economic stability is also a key aspect in maintaining a healthy outlook and plays an integral part in a sustainable lifestyle. (And Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt. And vice versa!)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Young and Thrifty looks at Canadian vs. US Travel rewards cards and finds that the canucks are being short changed. 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. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how we can make our own cleaning products.

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January Emergency Fund Personal Finance Finance 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Retirement lingo can get confusing if you are just starting out learning about finances. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. Punch Debt in the Face tells us why no spend challenges are for wussies. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how we can save money where we least expect it.

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January February Debt Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. Canadian Dream shares with us the stages of personal finance. Frugal Dad reminds us that the war on debt starts at home and until we make changes there, we are never going to win the battle. Reducing Debt.

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Guest Author Bio: Monique loves to blog, and writes about thrifty living and product reviews on her site : Stretching the One Income Dollar. Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. But those can saddle your children with debt for 20 years or more! Know Your Actual Budget.

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