Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

7 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances. I developed our family balance sheet years ago when I needed a way to talk to my husband about our finances. Tasks might be as simple as ‘reconciling’ or more complex like ‘paying the office payroll taxes’. This simple, yet effective, list has saved me a lot of stress and time.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. We have recently started making our own powdered laundry soap with three simple ingredients– Fels Naptha , washing soda, and borax. Make your own laundry soap.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 24, 2012

Three simple office supplies keep our paperwork organized.and really it isn't rocket science. 3 Simple Office Supplies. This is a personal blog about my thoughts, experiences and ideas on personal finance and home mangagement. My desk might look like a mess (occasionally), but I do keep important financial paperwork organized.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Open a business bank account Keeping your business and personal finances separate is key to managing your business finances. Understand your startup financing options Most businesses need a little capital to get started. Startups should look to other financing options. See your loan options with Fundera by NerdWallet 8.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

It’s a personal finance newsletter written for women, by women. I like things to be short and sweet…and simple, and this newsletter delivers just that. Start taking control of your finances and check it out for FREE (remember, you can always unsubscribe if it’s not for you).

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 22, 2012

It’s a personal finance newsletter written for women, by women. I like things to be short and sweet…and simple, and this newsletter delivers just that. Start taking control of your finances and check it out for FREE (remember, you can always unsubscribe if it’s not for you).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Being a newlywed means you have a few things to get used to, and that includes the way you handle your finances. As you begin to navigate the waters of newlywed finances, here are 5 money tips that can help you out: 1. Many couples struggle with trying to figure out whether or not to combine finances. Set Goals Together.

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For the Mommas

JULY 2, 2012

Free Kindle Book: The Simple Dollar is currently free on Amazon. The Simple Dollar is a book: packed with practical tips, tools, and lessons you can use to transform your life, too. This isn’t just “another” personal finance book: it’s profoundly motivating, empowering, practical, and 100% grounded in today’s American realities.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 5, 2018

I envision the group to be a place to find and share tips, motivation, encouragement, and inspiration about family finances and budgeting. Side note: You’ll be asked 3 simple questions, when you join. We’ll talk about what works for us and doesn’t work for us when it comes to saving and budgeting our money.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 25, 2013

If you are looking for a good deal on Real Simple Magazine , check out the six month subscription for just $6 right now ($1 per issue). I’ve done several of the decor suggestions within the magazine and we eat from the Real Simple recipes regularly. Find more Great Deals happening now.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2012

With your budget in place, it becomes so much easier to control your day-to day finances. Really, you owe it to yourself and your family because the key to financial security, is knowing where you stand. Your budget will tell you how much you can spend in different categories and whether you can afford that ‘something special’.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 19, 2012

If you are a fan of Real Simple Magazine , this is a great offer. Real Simple is published twelve times a year the cover price is $4.99. Real Simple incorporates and speaks to all aspects of a woman’s busy life, including beauty, entertaining, etiquette, family, finance, food, health, home, pets, soul, style and technology.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2013

Are you making progress towards the life and finances you want? When you reflect on your life and your finances, you may find that there are changes you want to make. When you reflect on your life and your finances, you may find that there are changes you want to make. Talk finances with your family for 15 minutes.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

If you are looking for a good deal on Real Simple Magazine , check out the six month subscription for just $6 right now ($1 per issue). I’ve done several of the decor suggestions within the magazine and we eat from the Real Simple recipes regularly. Grab it before it’s gone!

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 16, 2012

If you are looking for a good deal on Real Simple Magazine , check out the six month subscription for just $6 right now ($1 per issue). I’ve done several of the decor suggestions within the magazine and we eat from the Real Simple recipes regularly. This is a great deal on Real Simple Magazine tis only available today (12/16).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. In addition a couple fantastic personal finance books are also up for grabs. Bonus Prize Yes there is a bonus.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Source : freepik.com Managing finances can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming endeavor. Sometimes one just needs a little outside perspective and guidance to get their finances back on track. Financial mistakes can lead to insolvency, which can have long-term consequences that can impact our future.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

If so, bookmark SFB’s post about How to Set Yourself Up To Be a Financial Success When Starting the First Job at Simple Finance Blog. If so, don’t miss Mike’s post about the 5 Costly Mistakes Contractors Make When Starting a Home Remodel Project at Personal Finance Journey. Staring a home renovation?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

This is one of the fundamental questions of finance, yet often goes unanswered by many financial advisors and most individuals. A simple back of the napkin formula is for every $100,000 you have saved you can generate approximately $4,000 a year in retirement income. It is the most common question I get asked at Investor Junkie.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2012

My post, My Story on How to Successfully Take Courses While Still Working Full-Time , was included in the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #32 hosted by Young and Thrifty as well as the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #11 hosted by 20’s Finances. was included in the Carnival of Personal Finance #360 hosted by Money Talks Coaching.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Many thanks to 101 Centavos who hosted the Yakezie Carnival and included my post, End World Hunger: 5 Simple Ways You Can Make a Difference. Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #75 and included the guest post How to Be Green and Save Money. Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Six Carnivals This Week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

The key is to invest the time to teach your kids the right ways to manage their finances. Teach them actionable methods and strategies that will help them learn all of the ropes of personal finance. Here are 3 simple ways to increase your child’s financial IQ. Teach them how to pay bills. The first row would be for income.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re struggling to stay afloat with your finances, Grayson at Debt Roundup highlights how the first step to recovery is to admit you don’t have a budget. Pros and cons of paying off your mortgage early.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2013

Emily @ Evolving Personal Finance is a user and wonders about Using Upromise to Pay Down Student Loans. Here’s how Team DINKs feels at DINKs Finance with their post for how to Save Money and Be Healthy at the Same Time. SBB at Simple Budget Blog wants you to consider Cutting Back Household Expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

Here are some simple ideas of small choices that can mean big gains. If you can choose to develop a more positive attitude about your finances, you’ll find it easier to make a few small changes in your saving and spending. This simple scenario shows that small things can build to significant gains. and follow it?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

The seamless experience between viewing an IRA alongside other Bank of America products (like home loans, savings accounts, and CDs) can be appealing for IRA investors seeking a simple, unified perspective on their finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

You can’t get what you want out of your personal finances on the Toll House budget. How to Start a Budget with a Purpose Just like my experience making cookies, we have the ability to put our finances into a budget so that we can get what we want with the money we earn. So, how do you manage your finances?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

Get some ideas in Jen from Money Rebound’s post about Simple Ways to Save Money. If so, check out SFB’s post on How to Find the Best Mortgage at Simple Finance Blog. Mike from Personal Finance Journey wants to know if coupons are worth it. a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2012

I read a lot of finance blogs. You might say I’m a finance blog junkie. I’m half expecting all my friends and family to show up at my house and have an intervention, in an attempt to get my love of finance blogs under control. It’s Really That Simple. Like, a lot. I need my fix, each and every day.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Need help planning your finances this holiday shopping season? More than a simple budgeting tool, My Christmas Budget will help you get and stay organized for this season’s Christmas shopping. Dave Ramsey is offering a FREE new budgeting tool called My Christmas Budget ! New Budgeting Tool from Dave Ramsey: My Christmas Budget!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

Don’t miss Melissa’s post at My Personal Finance Journey if you Think You’re Sacrificing to Pay Down Debt? If you’re looking to ramp up your investing efforts but aren’t sure how to due to inexperience, John from All Things Finance has a great post on Investing for Beginners: Newbie Mistakes to Watch Out For.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2013

As you might expect, especially among personal finance bloggers, financial resolutions are pretty popular. What if you are ready to take your finances to the next level? If you are at a loss as to how to proceed, and if you want ideas for improving your finances, sitting down with a financial professional can be a good idea.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Jacob from My Personal Finance Journey shares tips about how he saves big money on food and beverages at Saving Money On Food & Drinks at Happy Simple Living. Derek from Life and My Finances shares his parents’ story and best lesson with Paying Off Your Debts Early at Retire By 40.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

In short, if it involves finances, then there’s a way to plan for it and optimize the outcome. A financial plan can help you direct how you organize your finances, from the small, short-term questions to the big, long-term issues. Good tax planning can create ways to minimize the long-term impact of taxes on your finances, too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Heidi at Personal Finance Journey has a great post about eating well but saving more –it can be done! Simple Finance Blog can help you decide which insurance is best for you. How are all of you?

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