Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 18, 2023

Prepare ahead of time and create a bare bones budget that includes only your essentials — think food, shelter, clothes, transportation and insurance — so you have a plan in the event that you experience a loss of income or need to cut expenses suddenly. Depending on your situation, you may qualify for a debt management plan.

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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. While we adhere to strict editorial integrity , this post may contain references to products from our partners.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Mike presents May Blog Evolution Report… + Income Stats! posted at The Financial Blogger , saying, “The online income for May. ” Green Panda presents 2 Great Reasons Why Young People Need Life Insurance Too! And, do you need it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

6 percent of households in the United States are unbanked or underbanked and, so have missed opportunities for savings, lending, and basic financial services ( according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation). According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6 Your children know that you are saving money.

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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! Grappling with insurance choices? It May Not Matter. 4 Good Reasons to Buy Travel Insurance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2014

In the personal finance world, it’s common to focus on all the small ways you can save money each day. You may have to wait a little longer to see some of your entertainment, but that’s a big savings that you can take to the bank each month. Insurance Premiums. The idea is that small savings add up over time.

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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. While we adhere to strict editorial integrity , this post may contain references to products from our partners.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 30, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: The following is a guest post from Brian at Home Insurance Comparison, an Australian personal finance blog created to help readers figure out how to properly compare home insurance options. The causes that may be supported can widely vary as you might expect.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

A financial advisor told me recently that the thing that really made him upset was that nearly every new client he spoke to was making the same disastrous personal finance mistakes. So let’s look at the most common personal finance mistakes and what you can do to prevent or fix them. That was me, at any rate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

It’s true that some may not be able to afford that trip to Paris they’ve been dreaming of, but they can afford to take their family on a vacation that doesn’t involve an inflatable pool in their backyard instead of a beach, and a Netflix marathon in lieu of a sightseeing tour. Your family may not have the time to take vacation time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Writing out a complete twenty page business plan may not be a requirement for the average freelancing gig, but that doesn’t mean you should go in blindly. You may need to file for one of those as well depending on where you live. 5 Tips on Buying Employee Liability Insurance. Have a Plan. If so, what is holding you back?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

It may even motivate you! It may be an inconvenience at first, but it will pay off in the long run. You are going to need gas, car insurance, and money for car maintenance and repair costs. I know this is sometimes easier said than done, but I don’t want you to be disappointed when your expectations are set too high.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Do You Need Travel Insurance – [link] We used to get it but now we opt out and just use what we get from our employer #. Sustainability Tip # 44 Shower Bucket – [link] @ SustainablePF We may just have to try this. #. RT @ wellheeledblog Carnival of Personal Finance: Cupid Edition | Well Heeled Blog [link] #.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Picking a place to retire is one of life’s most consequential decisions — and ultimately, a deeply personal choice. You may want to settle down by the beach or in the mountains. With all these possibilities in front of you, you may not know where to start. Homeowners insurance in Iowa is also below the national average.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. Eventually, I staged an all-out assault on every area of spending in my budget. Sacrificing Ethics.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. Insurance and Risk. posted at Personal Finance Whiz , saying, “*No. Here are several of them and the best way to avoid them. We all have skills.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

We personally use Quicken and we find it works great for reviewing our finances. Live Real, Now tells us how we can save money on anything from bills to insurance. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how they make healthy lunches from home and save. By May,the whole house will be clutter free and organized.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Each year I try to help my kids teach their kids about personal finance. We have a week long Grandma Money Camp during which we have activities, games, books, movies and lessons about things related to personal finance. Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

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. Of course, depending on what we buy, we may experience some buyers remorse. You may not be comfortable doing more risky things with your money.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Get Insurance Did you know that the average life insurance cost per household is roughly $993 a year ? In my book, insurance is an absolute necessity. And I’m talking about all forms of insurance, from health to life and even home insurance. You will need those lenders. See how it all ties together?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. South County Girl presents Car Insurance Changes Again, Part 2.

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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. This post discusses the top 10 myths about life insurance. Take a moment to watch them. Penge Snak!:

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

.” Income Squeezer presents My previous job as a pizza delivery guy posted at Personal Finance Success , saying, “During the summer-fall of 2004 I worked at a local Domino’s Pizza as a driver. Insurance and Risk Mac Hildebrand presents What is catastrophic health insurance coverage?

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