Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

You may not even be aware that you each have different perspectives on what risk is or how much to take when you invest. It was developed by two university personal finance professors one at Virginia Tech and the other at Kansas State University. Set your financial goals. Here are some suggestions to help you do the same.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2013

Are you making progress towards the life and finances you want? Sometimes it helps to take time out and just stare out the window while you consider these and other financial thoughts. When you reflect on your life and your finances, you may find that there are changes you want to make. Are your goals meshed with theirs?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. To get started, gather the following: pencil.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

I went through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University when I was 18 years old. That inspired me to be intentional with my finances and to follow Dave’s six steps. When my wife and I got married, we both made the decision that our first financial priority would be becoming debt free. We try to discuss finances once a week.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

For example, financial advisors can help you plan for retirement, budget, plan your estate and more. They also help you set your personal financial goals to reach milestones. When to get a financial advisor Not everyone needs a financial advisor, especially since it’s an additional cost.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Yes, I did follow a few of Dave Ramsey’s strategies, but I also starting reading other finance blogs to see how they paid off debt so quickly. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? N/A (I was single then).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Credit is a tool in personal finance. Used properly, it can help you build your dream home and reach your financial goals. Understand the risks to peer loans and you may just find one of your best tools in personal finance. Answering Your Top Credit Questions How Increased Interest Rates Affect Your Finances.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Here’s why: It leaves you with more disposable income It gives you greater peace of mind It makes it easier for you to invest the extra cash When you don’t have crushing credit card debt to worry about, you can plan your finances better, invest more, and spend the excess cash on better insurance policies for yourself and your family.

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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. Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2015

Set your financial goals together and you both will be more likely to stick to them. Weigh each decision against your financial goals. Consider not only the financial aspects, but the life enjoyment aspects as well. Consider not only the financial aspects, but the life enjoyment aspects as well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2014

I understand that your circumstances may take some options off the table, but every option? I can only hope that she makes the decision to take control of her finances by finding a living space and a lifestyle that she can both live with and afford to support in the long term. This was such a perfect example. Get Organized'

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Who initiated the debt free goal? Finances have definitely been the biggest strain in our 11 years of marriage. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? Daniel does all the day-to-day finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Janet presents Expense budgeting posted at Fee Only Financial Planner , saying, ” Many people do not track their living expenses and do not understand the magnitude of their consumption. Mike presents May Blog Evolution Report… + Income Stats!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

Well, that’s probably because many of us wait until we have a fresh start, like that of a New Year, to put our goals into action and start working on our resolutions. Since we just celebrated the New Year, now is the best time to clean up your finances. Set Monthly Money Goals. And don’t worry about that saying.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2012

Cooked sweet corn may lose some of it’s vitamin C nutrition, but it retains its antioxidant activity and has higher levels of ferulic acid (known to help battle cancer). . Guest Post Author Bio: Mary blogs at World of Finance where she strives to help people learn how to make managing their money easy. 12) Sweet Corn .

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? We do his/hers/and ours finances, with each of us sending the same amount to the joint account and then doing whatever we want with the rest of our money.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. And as you’ll see below, we also added a few more steps that he probably wouldn’t suggest or approve of, but there’s a reason why this is called personal finance. A guiding light! Prioritize.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

After trying to extend credit to finance the vacation and we were denied (best thing to ever happen to us) we realized we made too much money to be living like this and something had to change. The short term sacrifice was for the long term goal of being debt free. What are your financial goals now?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? I’m a geek, he’s not.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing? Common real estate contingencies can hinge on financing, appraisal, home inspection and more. The average is $342.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

This may seem like a strange answer to put in this section, but we believe in helping others when they are struggling and putting our finances towards caring for our community and others around the world. We save and try to manage our finances, but do so with an openness to give money away as well. Give to others.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

It took a lot of talking through our goals and how this fit into our life plans to both sacrifice a lot for education and debt freedom at the same time. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? Be a part of this change.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. This is how you learn more about each bad spending habit you may have.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

He was always trying to put us on budgets, help us look for ways to save and not spend so much but we never found a system that worked for us and continued in spending behaviors that didn’t help advance goals. Both are equally important and both need to be heard and respected in our finances. What are your financial goals now?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Investing in the financial markets might sound like one of the scariest parts of managing your finances, but it’s also potentially the most rewarding. That makes investing one of the best things that Americans of any age can do to get on the road toward financial well-being. A savings account just won’t build wealth.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . I found Dave Ramsey’s plan about a year after we had been married and finances were really tight, especially with a variable income. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

But how can you learn to use those negative experiences, and teach your children to do so as well to benefit your financial health? Set new financial goals for yourself. When you were a college student, you may have learned a painful lesson about credit. Challenge yourself. Free money! Party time! Are you poor?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? What are your financial goals now? Do not allow fear to convince you to not pursue your financial goals. I am the nerd and he is the free spirit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2013

If you decide that you should diversify your finances, you will need to figure out how (perhaps by choosing an asset allocation model), and then do transactions to make it happen. Do a financial analysis to determine if buying a home will move you towards your financial goals or away from them. Making good on your choice.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

While legally that’s true, in practice passive income may take other forms. Many people think that passive income is about getting something for nothing,” says financial coach and retired hedge fund manager Todd Tresidder. “It For example, language teachers and stock-picking advice may use this model.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. To be financially free, you have to stay the course financially. Even today, many are still unemployed or underemployed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Retirement lingo can get confusing if you are just starting out learning about finances. I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. Which letters best describe you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. You also end up with a freezer full of easy to re-heat meals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. You also end up with a freezer full of easy to re-heat meals.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 133

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Many personal finance bloggers talk about having a “no spend week” – well basically I had a “no spend” five years! What are your financial goals now? Right now my primary goal is building up my savings as quickly as possible (and also hopefully buying a house in the next year or two).

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