Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. A money tree starts out growing slowly, so small at first that you don’t even think it is there.

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Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

How much do you tolerate to save money? Good thing we have that emergency fund because this won’t be cheap to fix. It depends on what other things require your money and attention and time. What are some of the things you have put up with over the years to save on money? Money Tips'

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Saving Money Money Saving Emergency Fund 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

While a higher income can certainly help you get your feet back under you, ultimately it doesn’t matter how high your income is if you don’t manage your money appropriately and live within your means. Now, all of a sudden, we had enough money that we could try nicer restaurants. We make plenty!”

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San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

This is the year that we will control our money and our debt and fear will not control us. I’ll continue to offer additional money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, but I have some new themes that I will be starting next week. In 2015, Let’s Take Control of Our Money.

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. However, reality set in on April 1st and I’m now second-guessing that we have enough money set aside, so I have set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. Stop sending an extra payment to our mortgage.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. SO THIS WILL BE THE YEAR…YAY… WOOHOO… BUT……in order to reach our goal by the end of the year, we need to find/earn more money than we currently are able to come up with each month.

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Financial Goals Goals 2016 Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We will control our money, rather than our money controlling us. Apply any Found Money to our Goals. Choose Thrift First.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113