Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Learning how to save money from your salary without sacrificing your lifestyle is a skill worthy of an entire course subject in the most prestigious of schools.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

We read that we should make our money work for us but worry about making a wrong decision that could actually cost money rather than make us money. In this article we will look at the pros and cons of saving and investing, as well as reducing debt, as a means of gaining financial security. What Is Saving?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp.

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APRIL 1, 2021

But the truth is, we have the money. Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. I send in $50 every month to each of their accounts.

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AUGUST 11, 2016

.” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. Almost 70% of Generation X have less than $1000 in personal savings account. *. of Generation X report a retirement savings account balance of $0.**. of Gen X report they have saves less than $10,000 for retirement.**.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? As a teenager, I saved quite a bit of the money I earned babysitting and working in a dining hall. I liked seeing money accumulate and grow, and that has continued into adulthood! What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The worst-case scenario is that you get a loan without a clear picture of its impact on your monthly cash flow, leading you to take on more debt to make up for it. For some people, it’s just easier to see large payments come out of an account they don’t also use to buy groceries.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2014

How we handle our money early in life can impact us in future years- for example, young adults who rely on credit may find themselves continuing this pattern throughout life and consumed with debt.” Start an aggressive debt payoff schedule. Debt is your enemy, so don’t get comfortable with holding on to debt.”

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 24, 2012

She shares her own money saving journey with you to hopefully help inspire some that are just starting on that path. Let’s be honest, saving money for me has always been a struggle. I’m currently taking care of my debt one month at a time. However, I know now that paying off debt is more important.

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped my mind. Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

When it comes to money, most of us could stand to up our game a bit. Lots of little changes can add up to big results, like a fatter savings account, more contributions to retirement funds , the means to do really cool stuff and just greater peace of mind. Do you hope to save a certain portion of your income each month?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. You will also start to repay the money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

The author of Kiplinger article ‘How Money Is Used as a Weapon in Relationships ‘ says: “Money is among the most powerful weapons of control in a relationship.” ” Money and control in a relationship is a complex and powerful topic. Watch for these other money tricks. Grabbing control.

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MARCH 26, 2021

If you’re able, maybe use some of your stimulous money to put towards building an emergency fund. According to a recent survey , over half of Americans have less than $1000 in their savings and checking accounts. What helped us through that time was the money we had saved in our emergency account.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

There are, however, two catches: Low-risk investments earn lower returns than you could find elsewhere with risk; and inflation can erode the purchasing power of money stashed in low-risk investments. High-yield savings accounts While not technically an investment, savings accounts offer a modest return on your money.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

To calculate your net worth, take inventory of what you own, as well as your outstanding debt. A person can bring home a big paycheck but have a low net worth if they spend most of their money. Liabilities : Any money you owe to another person or entity falls under this category. Create my free account. Net worth of U.S.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

My new mission was to manage our money to make sure we used it wisely and stretched it as far as possible. There’s a yearly fee and a learning curve, but I love YNAB and it helps me stay on budget and financially organized with our day-to-day checking and savings accounts. Implement our Debt Freedom Plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2013

Saving up this chunk of change can take a long period of time, especially if you have a high expense to income ratio, which many people do (especially if you’re paying down debt). . I had to find another plan for all of the money that I was previously dumping into my emergency fund to get it up to that certain threshold.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. debts one by one. What inspired you to become debt free?

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JANUARY 11, 2019

Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. It was an easy process and I know that we could have saved money by doing it online, but I trust that everything is properly complete. Our 2018 Financial Goals: Finish our Will. This amount is our Annual Household Portion with Medi-Share.

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JULY 26, 2011

In this current age of excess, we can all take a step back and redirect our values to understand that we must have money in order to spend it. Today, you can pick up pretty much any book, newspaper, or magazine and find an article about getting out of debt. No point in wasting our money just because the cashier can’t count.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2012

Whether it’s winning the lottery, receiving settlement, or getting inheriting money, people think that winning from a windfall is far-fetched. Whether you have received a windfall as a birthday gift, graduation gift, or a tax refund, you still need to know how you can spend your money wisely. Get Out of Debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

. ” Jen presents 6 Free Financial Resources & Tools to Improve Your Finances posted at Master the Art of Saving , saying, “If youre interested in monitoring or improving your finances, then you probably dont want to be spending money to do it. Even professional bond market money managers do not beat the bond market.”

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

I still have debt to pay off and want to buy a house, so all of that inflation money could go toward saving or paying down debt more quickly. I think setting it up like this so that it never hits my account will stop me from rerouting the money toward less important things, like new dresses and shoes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

It is a common fallacy that large sums of money are needed to be able to invest for the future. The secret to financial success is actually saving small amounts regularly, even just $5 or $10 at first, and then putting these savings to work for you. Spend most of your money on what you ‘need’ to live.

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MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. She’s a television news anchor, I’m a firefighter, and together we made great money. She’s a television news anchor, I’m a firefighter, and together we made great money. We were officially stupid with our money. That’s crazy, right?

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freestuff.tv

MAY 18, 2011

Check out this guest post by Angela from Debt Consolidation Care: It needs no mention that budgets and savings play a pivotal role in assisting consumers in paying off debt. Here are some secret tips in creating a budget that can rejuvenate your personal finances and become debt free. This will help you stay out of debt.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

A personal loan is money you borrow in a lump sum and repay in fixed monthly payments. To qualify you, lenders look at factors including your credit score, credit report and debt-to-income ratio. Having steady income, low debt, a long credit history and a record of on-time payments will improve your chances of being approved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

Set up a savings account linked to your checking account and automatically transfer a set amount every payday. I was an expert at this; I spent every dollar I earned and juggled multiple credit cards to pay bills and buy whatever I thought I had the money for. Wouldn’t you rather have that money to save or spend?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post What to Do With Money: A Mom’s Guide to Smart Money Management appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. You need to know what to do with money! I’m talking about how to earn, save, invest, and ultimately make your money work for you. Do you have a retirement plan or a healthy savings account?

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

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. If possible, set the money aside in a separate savings account earmarked specifically for gift spending. Do you save money every month for your gift spending?

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

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 transfer this money into a savings account that is connected to our checking account. Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

This book, as well as others he has written, changed the way a whole generation of people thought about money and wealth. Are you one of the many people who think that you need to have lots of money to be able to set yourself up as financially secure? Look for small ways you can change the way you use your money. Make sense?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

I am not suggesting that you throw them into debt! They would be responsible for making payments on their bill out of the money that they have been allotted. This way they learn to effectively manage their money by paying their bills first and then using the remaining portion on personal items and entertainment expenses.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. We reduced our spending where we could, but the money to pay any shortfall each month came from our emergency fund. Don't confuse this money with vacation money or new furniture money.

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