Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2011

This carnival will just continue to grow and our donations to different causes will continue to grow. Personal Finance. However, due to the high demand for payday loans, payday loan scams are sprouting up as well. This month I am happy to say that collectively we have raised $100. We also compost and we love it.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Create an Emergency Fund Let’s talk personal finances— $8,883 —that’s how much American households have in terms of emergency funds on average. Start small; trust me, you will go bigger once you see the amount growing. You should strive to keep those funds growing gradually, just to pad that foundation better.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

We as parents are usually the first and primary source of their learned behavior, even as they grow into their teenage years. Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow. Our children learn by example. – it’s now important to keep a positive outlook more than ever.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

Additionally, many local organic farmers eschew pesticides that are harmful to the environment — as well as possibly being harmful to humans. Grow your own produce, and you know exactly where it is coming from, and you can receive the full benefit of nutrient-stocked produce.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Hopefully this advice can help you save some money as well and turn the art of haggling into a habit. This works really well in clothing stores, as well as home improvement warehouses like The Home Depot and Lowe’s. Assume It’s Negotiable. I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

This can cause wastage, and this can be a loophole in your budget as well. 8 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for. Well here are some. This is specifically applicable to perishable items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

While my spouse and I were in the throes of child rearing we didn’t think much about providing an intentional or structured set of lessons around personal finance. Let them see your excitement as your own accounts grow and get excited with them as their savings increase. Show them how to make money from others as well.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

From a personal point of view, I much prefer living debt free. Before I took up my Financial Reboot journey, I was more focused on growing my savings accounts as opposed to paying off debt first. And there are tons of other benefits as well. The saving potential is higher for longer-term loans with high interest rates.

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For the Mommas

JULY 23, 2012

More details: Education expenses seem to grow every year. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. But you can save even more by using them as well! What does Credit Sesame do?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Smart money moves for your business Grow your small business with tailored insights, recommendations, and expert content. Many franchises will require certain personal qualifications in order to consider you as a franchisee. Is the area you want to open well-known as an area in which franchises like yours can get customers in the door?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Well, it’s here, the final countdown to the big day we have all been anticipating; the Superbowl. As far as what team I am rooting for, well, that would be THE PACK! Balance Junkie shares with us the nitty gritty on our personalities and how they really can effect how we manage our money. GO PACK GO! Managing Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

It has served me well over the years, eventually leading to my current position of financial freedom. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. We could take on debt to grow using other people’s money.

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Saving Everyday

JULY 30, 2012

Education expenses seem to grow every year. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. But you can save even more by using them as well! Get a free credit score & chance to win $250 ~.

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For the Mommas

JULY 28, 2012

More details: Education expenses seem to grow every year. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. But you can save even more by using them as well! What does Credit Sesame do?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

Grow Your Money Put your money to work. Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with. This book, as well as others he has. Getting your debts paid off, or under control, is a good saving strategy because it’s saving you dead money which we call interest.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). Digging into this formula investment technique (which is similar to dollar cost averaging), led me to the re-discovery of multiple other types of formulas and techniques which are supposed to help us make our money grow.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

You might even find yourself wondering, “well, they don’t know my circumstances”, or “they can’t have it that bad,” or “their life must be so much easier than mine.” Deacon, from Well Kept Wallet , says, you need to map out a step by step plan to make your goals happen. Make it visual.

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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. The benefits can be remarkable.

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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. The benefits can be remarkable.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 133

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Well I’ll let you decide. Personal Finance Whiz: Ever Had a $16 Burger…From Wendy’s?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

So whether that’s hiking across the beautiful Sussex Downs, growing my own vegetables or taking my binoculars out for a spot of bird watching I rarely spend much time indoors. However, over time, as the debt grew thanks to interest charges and mismanagement on my part, the monthly payments started to grow out of control.

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