Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Forty-one percent of adults in the United States gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance (according to the 2011 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling). According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

You may already be asking yourself: How can I start my own business with no money? Your city may require you to apply for a business license regardless of what field you’re in. And if you’re renovating a space to sell products or perform services, you may need to ask local officials for a zoning change.

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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. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Credit is a tool in personal finance. Understand the risks to peer loans and you may just find one of your best tools in personal finance. Whether a borrower or an investor, you’ll find everything you need to make your experience a success along with tips on personal finance and managing debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 29, 2015

Plus, if you subscribe now, you’ll get a chance to win these three personal finance books. I have a weakness for personal finance books, especially those written by bloggers. Current subscribers, you may also enter, just leave a comment letting me know your status. Debt Free for Life By David Bach.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2011

Even ethical investing can be very relative as a term as it may vary from one person to another. For example, one investor may find it extremely unethical to invest in a company which is somehow related to a weapon manufacturing company or tobacco manufacturing company, whereas another investor may not.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

billion on the holiday this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023's Best Places for Valentine’s Day. Dinner May Be Too Expensive. Taking time to improve your finances may lead to better romantic prospects.” V-Day Debt Is Worth It for Some People. Thanks for reading!

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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

MARCH 15, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. Financial security or retiring with a certain amount in your bank account is not a goal, but it may help you reach your real goals.

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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?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

If you have a personal finance inspiring story where you have made a positive impact to your own Family Balance Sheet, then we want to hear it as part of my Inspiring Story series. If you are not a blogger, you may still submit your story. Your post may include one photo. Have you erased your debt? The guidelines: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Most parents don’t think they have time to teach personal finance. My parents hadn’t (that I remembered) made a big fuss about formal personal finance lessons. Who says people aren’t born negotiators? I think most of us learn how by age 1.5 and then somehow forget after we get to be adults.

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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. Here are some of the things you need to do before you open for business. Have a Plan.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

While we adhere to strict editorial integrity , this post may contain references to products from our partners. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. Here’s an explanation for how we make money. This content is powered by HomeInsurance.com (NPN: 8781838).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. You may remember the time your dad rescued a toy from the toilet trap , saving us an expensive plumbing repair bill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that ran every Tuesday until today where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. It seems that so many kids these days have no idea about personal finance and have not been taught the skills on how to manage money for the future.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2011

Sustainable Personal Finance. Jeff always shares personal experiences about why he is doing what he is doing. With every tip their is a personal connection to his own life. He also blogs about multiple topics, not just personal finance, which gives his blog an added appeal. Canadian Finance Blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

You may decide you don’t need or want the item at all if you push yourself to wait to get a bargain on it! Jewelry stores usually have excess inventory left over and no significant romantic events in January to get folks to buy, so you may find deals on diamonds after the holidays. All things Christmas. Other tips.

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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. Is it something that you are going to try?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 12, 2016

We want to have the best career and be secure in our personal finance and work-life balance. Optometrist’s exam eyes and check for any abnormalities you may with your vision. Without our eyes and good vision our quality of life may not be the same, and could even change your current occupation or daily hobbies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 20, 2014

In the personal finance world, there’s a lot of discussion regarding “side hustles”, also known as extra income opportunities, side jobs, survival jobs, etc. Leaving yourself open to side hustle opportunities that pop up at any time, particularly in the last minute, may not always be convenient but can pay off big time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 19, 2014

As a result, this possibility is what may deter a lot of people from even trying to start a business of their own. Someone who is just learning the ropes of starting a successful business may often find themselves with more questions than answers. Additionally, you may also find yourself with a hefty list of start-up expenses.

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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. They call it personal finance for a reason, what worked best for us may not work for you, but you have to start somewhere.

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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

MARCH 10, 2012

While some of the results will be obvious, a few may turn out to be a bit shocking. While independently going green and improving personal finance is admirable, it’s not ideal considering how much free information and resources exist on the Internet. Home Energy Saver.

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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. Corey presents Benefits of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage posted at Steadfast Finances , saying, “Have you ever considered an adjustable rate mortgage? Real Estate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: When you’re aggressively trying to pay down debt, you may feel that you’ve done all you can to curb your expenses, but have you really? Don’t miss Melissa’s post at My Personal Finance Journey if you Think You’re Sacrificing to Pay Down Debt? Think Again.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2014

Agree on the values and expectations you want your children to have in the area of personal finance and consistently teach and enforce those between the two of you (and clue in any significant others in your family such as aunts, uncles, grandparents and etc). Derailing them with sudden windfalls. Money is a tool. Money is neutral.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2011

I hope it's not too late for it, I just planted it in May. Odd$ and End$ From Around the Web Finance around the web: How To Save Money - 1000+ Ideas from the Yakezie Network. 50 Good Personal Finance Habits Everyone Should Follow at Len Penzo Must read. How dry is it where you live? Great round up.

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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! It May Not Matter. How are all of you? Fighting a bout of money unhappiness? PET Archives.

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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. Lesson : Time is just as important and valuable as money. Sacrificing Ethics.

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For the Mommas

JULY 2, 2012

This isn’t just “another” personal finance book: it’s profoundly motivating, empowering, practical, and 100% grounded in today’s American realities. National Public Gardens Day: Free Admission May 11th. Free Kindle Book: The Simple Dollar is currently free on Amazon. Be sure to print your coupons now!

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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. Let me recount the experience with you and detail what it was like working there.

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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. Personal Finance Journey : Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy to Your Kids?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

NerdWallet offers both a free credit report summary and a free credit score, updated weekly.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Plus, it really can be a rush seeing all those savings opportunities you may have been passing up before. Now, the thing about educating yourself about what to do with money and personal finance issues is that your mind will start being open to investment ideas. You will need those lenders.

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