Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Payer stocks: Payers, including health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) , play an especially important role in the U.S. Insurers charge premiums to individuals and employers to pay for healthcare costs, while PBMs administer prescription drug benefits for employers and health plans. healthcare system.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

My fuel costs have almost halved with my nifty little new car, I have saved hundreds of dollars on insurance and it is a breeze to park! Downsizing my vehicle certainly has saved me money and will continue to do so for as long as I have the car. Maintenance costs will be lower as will your insurance premiums.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

You will find first-hand experience on how expensive or easy it is to maintain, the best auto shops for that model, and a lot on the car’s reliability or best practices to enhance that reliability. Pro Tip: If you aren’t too set on buying a new car, you can also find people selling their pre-owned cars in these forums.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

If you live outside of a major metropolitan area, chances are you need a car. Cars represent a significant chunk of your budget, with car payments, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and gas. Your credit rating affects employment opportunities, housing rentals, your ability to get loans, and even your insurance rates.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: The following is a guest post by Lisa at Car Insurance Comparison, an Australian blog created to help its readers compare car insurance in and around their areas. As the readers of Prairie EcoThrifter know: money, or lack thereof, is driving many people to become more frugal. Avoid Consumerism.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2014

I bought new cars. Although we kept our automobiles for 8 – 10 years, I bought most of them new AND never dickered with the car salesman. The only used cars I’ve had were the first one when all I could afford was used and the one I have now, which was a year old when I purchased it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2011

This impulse spending will prevent you from saving for the important things like a house, a new car, a vacation or retirement. The figure out the cost of transportation, and whatever monthly loans, bills, and insurance costs you have to pay. This my friend is not a good thing. Figure out your cost of housing and food per month.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 27, 2012

Each issue includes intelligent reporting on investments, taxes, insurance, paying for college, planning for retirement, home ownership, major purchases such as cars and computers and other personal finance topics. Each issue is loaded with buyers guides, performance tests, safety reports, and new car previews.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Our only spending going forward will be for essentials, such as our mortgage, utilities, groceries, our Medi-Share premium , and fuel for the cars. The van has been awesome, especially when our kids were younger, but it needed 4 new tires and I didn’t want to replace them if we were going to get another car.

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Saving In Akron

MARCH 9, 2011

After being run ragged for 5 days running everyone around, I finally got my new car. So thank you all for being patient with me while I got this car fiasco taken care of. We are so happy to have a new car, but my husband still thinks he wants to try and fix his car. I am so excited. I am just so relieved.

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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. This is particularly true if you are a results-oriented mom.

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Work With What You've Got

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

I basically spend all day every day calling either the insurance company or the collision repair place. I woke up at 3:00 AM this morning and just laid in bed and wondered what I am supposed to do if they total my car* I wish I had something less moody and sad to share, but that’s where I’m at, kids. Just a couple quick pics today.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

That lovely new car goes down in value each year; today’s fashion wear can’t be worn next year (at least in some people’s minds); that new iPhone will be obsolete very soon. With low interest rates, we also have (at least theoretically) low inflation rates. Saving is a prerequisite to becoming an investor.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Primarily, you’ll need to unfreeze your credit if you’re applying for a new line of credit. Whether you’re in the market for a new car, mortgage, rental apartment or cell phone, your credit will be pulled by the lender to assess your ability to pay. Is there a downside to freezing your credit?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 27, 2013

If you survive, you are stuck paying the insurance, for repairs on any damaged public or private property, any medical expenses for you and anyone injured, and probably paying for a new car. The numbers start to add up quickly, and these are costs you didn’t foresee when you drove your brand new car off the lot.

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