Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

If you wish to live your dream life debt free then equalize your definition of “dream life” with the basic concept of basic mathematical operations that you learned in Grade 1. Remember that 1+1 equals 2 and it can never be 3. What is 1+1? 1+1 requires assessing your monthly income. What is 10-1?

Debt Free 235

Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Hobby 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2011

It sounded alright until I saw that each point only equals a half-cent. So that equals out a 0.5% Kroger 1-2-3 MasterCard – Not including the points you would already be earning with their club card, the credit card gives 1 point on normal purchases, 2 points at Kroger/Ralphs, and 3 points on Kroger/Ralphs brand products.

Credit Cards 164

Credit Cards Credit Groceries Grocery 164

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2014

Try mixing equal parts of baking soda and water in a bowl to make a paste, and then use it to clean your fridge, microwave, tile counter tops, or even your toilet. Don’t believe me? Go ahead, I’ll wait. I bet it works!

Cleaning 182

Cleaning Used Fair-Trade Green 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2012

As far as ethical products are concerned though, not all financial planners are equal. If you feel that you need some guidance in choosing the right ethical financial products, a financial planner can help you to select ethical funds that match your criteria and manage them for you.

Green 253

Green Finance DIY Equal 253

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

I could run the oil burner in the basement all day and night, but then I would have to pay an oil bill that would probably equal the cost of the rent. On top of the cold weather outside, it’s a rental house – so there is only a minimum amount of things I can do to make the house itself more energy-efficient. Is that what you do too?

Heaters 214

Heaters Home Bills Couch 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2014

Putting ourselves on equal footing with other beginners or seekers can keep us humble. Trying new keeps you humble. As we age and develop experience and knowledge of a variety of things, we can become overly impressed with our own intelligence and abilities. We too can fail. New things to try.

Building 169

Building Vacation Activism Travel 169

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

If our taxes had been lower, it would not have equaled or exceeded my spouse’s entire gross income and he would not have decided to retire. If we hadn’t sold stocks and mutual funds to come up with the money to close the sale (cash on the table), we wouldn’t have generated a huge capital gain in 2007.

Vacation 124

Vacation Rent Taxes 2007 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 20, 2013

World Day of Social Justice – February 20 – Social development aims at social justice, solidarity, harmony and equality within and among countries and social justice, equality and equity constitute the fundamental values of all societies.

Fair-Trade 186

Fair-Trade Education September October 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

Just like having a professional appearance is important, using professional communication is equally important. Written communication is especially important if you make a living online (like I hope to do one day) or if you’re pitching an idea to a company, your verbal skills are essential. Especially tone. There’s more!

Communications 182

Communications Office Unemployment Work 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2012

Not all “green” is created equal. But if you are buying green to replace something that doesn’t need replacing, or even worse buying something you don’t even need, you aren’t doing the planet nor the environment any good. So readers, have you replaced perfectly good items in an effort to be green? If so, what did you replace?

Green 254

Green Buy Buying Recycle 254

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

Establishing a funding source to eradicate incurring new debt is equally as important to the debt reduction picture as paying off old debt. If necessary, budget surplus can be increased by cutting expenditures. It’s important to realize that monthly contributions to a savings account are very important.

Debt 157

Debt Recession Unemployment Budgeting 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

One point equals one diaper. Over 5% of American moms are struggling financially and have rinsed out and reused soiled diapers on their child, according to Huggies’ website. You can prevent this by donating your points. Sixteen points is enough to diaper a child for a day. You can do even more to donate and help the environment.

Giving 235

Giving Money Swagbucks Donation 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Whirl pools and steam rooms are equally useless for getting in shape. Don’t spend money on extra incentives that won’t help you reach your fitness goals. Tanning booths won’t do anything for you except cause cancer. Remember, you are joining a gym, not a spa. Experiment with free trials. Many gyms will let you join a month for free.

Saving Money 124

Saving Money Money Health Insurance Insurance 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The unused or unconsumed items thrown in the trash equals money down the drain. Food items like fresh produce or food items that expire easily should not be bought in bulk or you will find them thrown into the trash before they can be consumed. Creating a Budget is Easy. Sticking With it is The Hard Part.

Frugal 189

Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2012

It encompasses the ability to stand up for yourself and feeling that you are equal to other people. It is feeling self-assured and capable, being self-reliant and feeling in control of the situation. Your behavior will usually reflect how self confident you are feeling.

Psychology 188

Psychology Gratitude Food and Drink Reuse 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

In the case that shipment is not possible or is prohibitively expensive, a prize of equal value will be substituted less any applicable fees. Winners will be contacted by email. Winners must be 18 years of age or older at the time of winning. Winners will have one week to respond and to claim their prize once contacted.

Prizes 274

Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

The Best Air Filtering Houseplants There are so many choices when it comes to houseplants and not all plants are created equal when looking for ones that help scrub the air. It went on to show that spreading these houseplants around the office or home roughly every 100 square feet provided an optimal level of scrubbing.

Air Purifiers 202

Air Purifiers Plants Home and Garden Building 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Allstate has gained a reputation for cutting out demographic prejudice in the hiring process, hiring qualified women and people of color in equal measure. Allstate has earned a series of awards in the past decade alone lauding the company’s attentiveness to a fair corporate culture and diverse hiring practices.

Green 235

Green Recession Finance 2008 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

If he indulges in his penchant for gifting HIS favorite cause, I send equal amounts to my struggling brother. When hubby gets on a collectible kick and buys expensive WWII artifacts, I get myself a new electronic toy, for instance.

Money 100

Money Camping Equipment Bank Banking 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Pawpaw exceeds apple in all of the essential amino acids, and it exceeds or equals banana and orange in most of them.”. The protein in pawpaw contains all of the essential amino acids. How to prepare a Paw Paw to eat fresh. I carefully washed the skin using dish soap and water – as I do any fruit – and rinsed well.

Growing 183

Growing Kentucky Green Bread 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 20, 2011

Maintain a healthy weight : If you work to maintain a healthy weight for yourself, your body then maintains an equal balance of fat and muscle. Brushing your skin stimulates circulation and lymphatic flow which helps the body get rid of toxins (cellulite). Here is a recipe for making your own at home.

Food and Drink 164

Food and Drink Drinks Health At&T 164

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 16, 2011

Top with a dressing made by mixing equal parts mayonnaise and orange juice. Spinach and Strawberry Salad. This is another favorite of mine and it is always a crowd pleaser. Simply mix fresh spinach and sliced strawberries together. These ingredients are cheap and easy to find in the summers. Strawberry Pie.

Cheap 160

Cheap Jello Inexpensive Memorial Day 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Today it is usually a computer generated voice trying to cause anxiety in us about our insurance or our credit or something equally unpleasant. When the phone rang years ago, it almost always was someone we knew and with whom we wanted to speak. My Grandparents may have thought a phone was intrusive and unnecessary, but we grew up with one.

Phones 179

Phones At&T Telephones Lighting 179

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 11, 2012

There are always highly speculative opportunities out there that offer huge returns; the downside is that come with equally huge risks. This is one of the reasons why investing is considered a long-term financial strategy rather than a quick-fix solution. Big investment tip – never risk more than you can afford to lose.

Taxes 187

Taxes Goals Advantage 401K 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2011

In my county, you can choose an informal hearing with the assessor or a hearing with the Board of Equalization. Armed with your research information, a businesslike attitude and the realization that you really do have to pay taxes, schedule a hearing or a review of your assessed value with the authority or authorities in your county.

Real Estate 160

Real Estate Taxes Office Property Taxes 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 9, 2011

For example, participants were asked whether they would take a gamble in which there was an equal probability they’d win $20 or lose $5 (a risk most people will choose to accept) and if they would take a 50/50 gamble to win $20 or lose $20 (a risk most people will not choose to accept).

Money 140

Money Education Win Growing 140

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2012

I don’t think possessions equal happiness even though things might be fun to have. Advertizing agencies are constantly telling us that we must have the latest and the biggest to be happy, to feel fulfilled and to be the same as everyone else.

Finance 188

Finance Budgeting Budget Money 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

“Other things equal, an increase in the stock market makes people wealthier. Why are we spending more? The wealth effect. As noted by the New York Federal Reserve in a report from 1999 called How Important Is the Stock Market Effect on Consumption? In general, the wealthier people are, the more they spend.”

Spendthrift 100

Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

Because I was unhappy with being told I couldn’t rent it myself, because our unit wasn’t being given an equal number of rental days, because there is a tax break if you manage nightly rentals yourself and because I thought I could do a better job, I started renting our condo out myself. I really can handle the rentals myself.

Vacation 100

Vacation Rent Taxes Grandchildren 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Due to Equal Employment Opportunity legislation as well as regulations favoring the hiring of minorities and women, government agencies and sometimes those companies who contracted with the government, made sure that women were given opportunities for hiring and advancement. Catch up provisions by the federal government.

Equal 162

Equal Women Mens Work 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 31, 2014

Although it has brought some equality to education, and allowed some addition sports resources to be spent on women’s athletics, the women still have far fewer resources and opportunities in the sports arena. Teach your daughter to be equal. and our daughters still see mainly guys in their school’s student council.

2014 167

2014 Daughter Election Sports 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 18, 2013

More drilling does not equal lower prices at the pump. While the number of drilling permits issued has increased by something like 360% over the last 10 years, gas prices have tripled during the same period. Don’t believe anyone when they say drilling will bring down gas prices right away; it won’t.

Election 187

Election Gas Prices Gas Electric Car 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Try to build your emergency fund up to equal 6-12 months of income, so you can safely cover your living costs in the event of a financial disaster. This is a reserve of money for emergencies; leave it alone and don’t go dipping into it for general spending.

Emergency Fund 222

Emergency Fund Insurance Debt Credit Cards 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2013

The toddlers’ pupils dilated equally in both situations, indicating that they got a positive boost in both situations. For their experiment, adults dropped something and then pretended to have trouble picking it up, at which point the toddlers were either allowed to help, or watched someone else help. The results?

Giving 220

Giving Economy Evolve Donation 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

The people with the highest scores carry balances equal to no more than 10% of the limit on each card. Debt load – 30%. This portion of your score reflects how much debt you carry. This is where credit cards can really hurt you. Don’t charge up or max out any one card. File age – 15%. The older your accounts, the more points you will receive.

Credit Cards 234

Credit Cards Credit Building Rent 234

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

7) For the company to amend its written equal employment opportunity policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and to substantially implement the policy. 6) For the company to provide a semi-annual report disclosing the sums of money that the company pays to influence legislation.

Election 187

Election T-Mobile 2011 Goals 187