Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2021

With finances being tighter than ever, many families are looking for ways to trim their budget and reduce expenses. First of all, you should know that if you don’t own your home outright (that is, if you’re still paying a mortgage) you’ll almost certainly be required by your lender to pay for homeowner’s insurance.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Creating a family vital information binder is an important project that you should add to your urgent to-do list. For me, it wasn’t about making my life easier, but rather, making my family’s life easier if they needed vital information in the case that I am incapacitated or just not available. IT WAS TIME WELL SPENT!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 10, 2014

Even though many of us grumble about paying insurance premiums, the reality is that insurance is necessary for many of us. Insurance is designed to help us cover the costs associated with replacing expensive assets. Whether or not you need insurance depends on your particular situation. What Do You Own? Covering Yourself.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2013

It was a beautiful vacation home , that belonged to what appeared to be an affluent family from out-of-town. When the house burned down, the community learned that the owners of the home didn’t have insurance on it. I believe that home insurance should be mandatory for every home owner. Importance of Home Insurance.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whether you’re taking the family for a fun-filled road trip or you just need something to get around town, having the right car can make all the difference. Here are 3 reasons why an electric car is worth considering for your family vehicle! This would amount to about $2,000 per year in gasoline prices. cents per mile.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Chapter 17 in this book is titled, “Why not run the family office?” In highly affluent circles, a family office is a private wealth management firm that manages the finances and investments for the ultra-wealthy and their families. Hmmm, I wonder if the Kennedys have a family office?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 22, 2012

Have you ever felt like buying insurance was the biggest ripoff ever? Well, maybe it is, but it is also a risk management strategy for you and your family. Their family sues you for negligence. What is umbrella liability insurance? How much does umbrella liability insurance cost? What kind of ripoff is that!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 15, 2017

Health insurance is a touchy subject. Instead I’m writing about my family’s experience with traditional health insurance and how it has affected OUR finances. When I resigned from my corporate job, my boss asked me what my husband and I were going to do about health insurance.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Family finances can be tricky! I have a bunch of lovable relatives (my nuclear family) who believe we are somehow made of money. You need the entire family pulling in the same direction.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2012

Insurance has always been something that most of us aren’t really sure about getting. Although life insurance sounds sensible, other types of insurance such as travel insurance may make us think twice. Why should we spend more just to have insurance we might not even need? Advantages of Travel Insurance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I’ve found that one of the most annoying aspects of being a car owner is the insurance. Don’t get me wrong, I still think school is evil, but I’ve grown to realize that it was a necessary evil, and the same applies for insurance, as tedious as it is, it’s very, very important. You can get cheaper insurance rates if….

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 9, 2015

One of the items that many entrepreneurs overlook when they get started is insurance. When you’re starting a business, it doesn’t seem important to worry overmuch about insurance. However, it’s important to be aware of some of the realities of insurance as an entrepreneur. Life Insurance.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 29, 2020

My mission has always been to help families build a strong financial plan, gain confidence with their money, and live the life of their dreams. That is why I created Family Budget Spreadsheets — a bundle of spreadsheets that we personally use to plan and budget our money. This is a 12-month spreadsheet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2011

Many auto insurance policyholders pay far more than they ought to for their insurance coverage. There are plenty of ways drivers can work to save money on their premiums and reduce the cost of being insured. As your family situation changes and your car gets older, it is quite likely that change may be in order.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2012

But more significantly, it’s also prevalent in the big things; buying an enormous five-bedroom house for a family of three, for example, that takes up vital resources (gas, electricity) in addition to costing a fortune. The Definition of Mortgage Insurance. Mortgage Insurance Financial Benefits. So, what do you think?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. More family time! My family has eaten together almost every night during this time. Being self-employed, we need the security that it offers.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 9, 2018

I’ve been working behind the scenes on a tool that I personally use to track and organize our finances: Family Budget Spreadsheets. This blog was based on my very first spreadsheet, the Family Balance Sheet. That first family balances sheet sparked my love for spreadsheets, and over the years I created many more out of necessity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

This makes it important to find suitable public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance which covers any of your employee’s mistakes. Therefore is it important to take out employers liability insurance. It is also useful if any officials ask to see your insurance documents.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Similarly, a lot of companies, particularly insurance companies, offer discounts on premiums if the insured enrolls in paperless billing. The biggest energy-efficient update most families make to help their budget is to insulate or re-insulate their home. Digital coupons need no clipping, sorting, organizing, etc.

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Koupon Karen

JANUARY 15, 2024

When such an incident occurs, it’s essential to know the proper steps to take not just for legal and insurance reasons, but to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved. By adhering to these steps, you can protect your family’s health, rights, and peace of mind during an otherwise stressful time.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 24, 2021

They can cause a panic, especially when just one bill is into the four figures, like our property taxes or auto insurance! Our home owner’s insurance, auto insurance, and local real-estate taxes (for our home and our business property) are due, and on top of that, there have been years where we also owed the Federal government.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

I’m going to be spending the next few weeks giving my family’s finances a good spring cleaning. Update (or create) your Family Balance Sheet. As the family office manager of my home, I needed a succinct way to discuss our finances with my husband. Bills to review this spring: homeowners insurance.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The life insurance market in the U.S. is competitive, made up of a mix of longstanding insurers and newer “insurtechs” that sell policies online. To narrow down our list of the best life insurance companies, we looked at customer complaints data, consumer experience and financial strength. Read our editorial guidelines.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Family Balance Sheet , the website, turns 9 in October 2017, but Family Balance Sheet, the spreadsheet, turns 14. Back in October 2003, I left a corporate career as a department store buyer with a nice reliable paycheck and benefits– including health insurance –to join my husband in the land of self-employment.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 11, 2024

This posed the problem of paying in full for both our health insurance plans since our employers no longer contributed to our healthcare needs. Our best frugal win has been our health insurance plan. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? What’s your best frugal win?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. 2 – Copy of your Home Owners Insurance Policy Now would be a good time to ask yourself this question: What’s Truly Valuable in Your House? . Consider taking a home inventory to make sure your possessions are adequately insured.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. For more information, please see our Insurance Disclosure. At a glance BEST HOME INSURANCE COMPANY OVERALL (TIE) 4.1

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 3, 2017

1) When was the last time you comparison shopped for insurance? A cold call from a local family owned insurance business in February resulted in us saving $200 a year with our homeowners insurance and $600 a year with our business’ building insurance for the same coverage. How We Saved in February.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 18, 2017

Kids Dream Family Film Series – Free Movie Passes Do you have kids at home? Then you should definitely checkout this Freebie that will score you 2 FREE movie passes to the American Family Insurance Kids Dream Family Film Series!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2019

I called around to several local attorneys to get prices for their services and we settled on an out of town attorney that a family member recommended. Why We Chose Medi-Share, an affordable solution to traditional health insurance. Medi-Share is not traditional health insurance, so it was a complete leap of faith for us to join.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

As open enrollment nears for many health insurance plans, I thought this would be a great time to give you an update on Medi-Share, the health sharing ministry that we are using in place of traditional health insurance. Health insurance has been a long winding road for us over the last few years.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Host Guarantee Program: Insurance guarantees up to one million dollars through their Host Guarantee program. How to Change your Financial Situation Fast The Different Types Of Business Loans 3 Different Ways to Plan for Your Family's Future Should You Risk Not Having Homeowner's Insurance? IS TERM INSURANCE PURE PROTECTION PLAN?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 10, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. Do you go into panic mode when your car insurance bill arrives? Our personal escrow fund includes: home owners insurance – due yearly. auto insurance – due yearly. life insurance – due yearly.

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Koupon Karen

JANUARY 31, 2024

It is also essential to check if the contractor has insurance coverage. The insurance should cover the contractor and their team. You can always ask your friends, co-workers, or even family members familiar with the company you intend to contact. It also ensures the contractor is competent enough to serve you best.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

What We Ate this Week: Homemade New England Clam Chowder , tossed salad: I made this soup as a surprise for my family. We received a letter from our health insurance company, Aetna, a few weeks ago that they are leaving the Affordable Care Act exchange at the end of this year. So we are now in the market for new health insurance.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The research, conducted by va cation experts Family Destinations Guide , analyzed Google Trends data of the last 12 months for search terms frequently used by travel enthusiasts and often associated with travel ing. New research reveals that South Carolina is the most travel -obsessed state.

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