Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

These meals, whether they are take-out meals or ones from the grocery store, are usually high in calories, fat, and sodium, and low in nutrition. Sure, sometimes it’s okay to have a take-out meal or fast food meal to save your sanity, but eating out more often than not is a luxury that ends up costing more in the long run.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 31, 2013

While my husband does enjoy some experiences, like eating out and going to sporting events, he enjoys collecting things quite a bit. For my husband, being able to have something tangible to show for his money — something he can pull out and look at — is a Big Deal. I prefer experiences, and he likes things.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2011

Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. If you’re lacking on equipment front, check out Amazon for some great deals on appliances. Shop for the lowest prices : For the expenses you can ‘t eliminate, like insurance for example, start shopping around for the best prices.

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Bills Money Insurance Saving Money 124

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. Be comfortable, but don’t overdo it.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Who cooks at home anymore, many people eat out. Needs vs. Wants Less Obvious Things That You Need To Buy Before Moving Out Are You a Cell Phone ‘Tech NO’? Is It Worth It To Purchase Insurance For Your Smartphone? Be careful where you spend your money! Even if you do cook at home, have you ever worn an apron?

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Money spent on gas, insurance, parking permits and maintenance will find its way back into your wallet. And if you go out to eat for a meal, you’re essentially paying for two meals at once. Eat out as a special occasion occasionally, but don’t let it become a money-sucking habit. Broadband vs. DSL.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Eating out at every meal drains your wallet , so choose the most important meals and make those your splurges. If you love going out for breakfast, it’s the cheapest meal of the day to dine out. Never get insurance through the rental car company if you rent a car. Be sure to check first.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I call my cable, cell phone, and insurance companies and ask for a lower rate, and I don’t beat around the bush. I come right out and ask them what they can do to lower my bill, usually after reminding them that I’ve been a long-time, loyal customer. Income is ANY money that comes in (paychecks, side jobs, selling things, etc…).

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

We have thought about moving to a larger home with more space, but a smaller home means lower utility bills, homeowners’ insurance premiums, maintenance, and property taxes. We weren’t in the market to leave our traditional health insurance plan until the monthly premiums became more than our home mortgage back in November 2016.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? 4 – Skip the AM drive-thru and eat breakfast at home. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. Related Reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? 4 – Skip the AM drive thru and eat breakfast at home. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. 7 – Collect your change.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I won’t rehash our health insurance story here, because I have written extensively about it and INCLUDED OUR NUMBERS. Read our Health Insurance Story: . What We Left Traditional Health Insurance. Why We Chose Medi-Share, an affordable solution to traditional health insurance. This will take us most of the year.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Dining out is something you can stop immediately. Save that cash for a nicer meal out once a month. My husband and I have noticed that the more we eat out, the less special it feels. It’s SO expensive.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Dining out is something you can stop immediately. Save that cash for a nicer meal out once a month. My husband and I have noticed that the more we eat out, the less special it feels. It’s SO expensive.

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Groceries Grocery Food and Drink Saving 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Discussing how it is easier to eat healthy when you have food stamps but once that is gone or you have “graduated” from the program, you can no longer eat as well. Life Insurance: 10 myths – Life insurance is one of the most misunderstood financial products that the average citizen encounter. Penge Snak!:

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. – Transportation: loan payments, fuel, insurance, service/repairs, necessary parking/tolls. The grocery category is the easiest one to reduce.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

Plus, if you work toward a goal for a month – for example, sticking to a budget or not eating out – you are likely to create a habit around the goal without getting fatigued with the perceived length of the commitment. Is there a substitute that may be cheaper that you could use instead, like with your car insurance?

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Goals Financial Goals New Year's Budgeting 100

For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

You want to include all expenditures including, but not limited to: Housing- rent, mortgage, homeowner fees, homeowner insurance, lawn care services, housekeeping services, etc. Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Food- groceries, eating out, ordering delivery, etc. Telephone/cell phone.

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Budgeting Budget Insurance Homeowner Insurance 40

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

She cut her cable bill in half, rewrote her car and house insurance saving her $300, stopped the coffee runs, eliminated her dry cleaning bill. Eating out daily will add up. Acadia and her family sold their house and moved into an apartment that they can pay for out of one paycheck with money leftover.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Stop eating out – it’s so much better for your wallet and your waistline to cook at home. Re-examine and shop around for car insurance every so often – I saved $1200 this past year for the same coverage. Share your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.

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