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FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Huge thanks to Money Smart Life for honouring me as one of the editor’s picks in this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance for my post titled 8 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft. Please check out the carnival for the other submissions as well as the cool money saving videos they posted.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Thanks to Saving to Invest for including my post 7 Tips for Marital Money Bliss in this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter Has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance #261. Prairie Eco-Thrifter Has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance #265.

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JANUARY 18, 2023

It has helped more than 2 million consumers nationwide manage their personal finances and debts. Thanks for reading! Founded in 1987, Take Charge America, Inc. is a nonprofit agency offering financial education and counseling services including credit counseling, debt management, housing counseling and bankruptcy counseling.

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JULY 18, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 112th Best of Money Carnival. Starting a countdown from 10-1, here are my favorite 10 posts of the week: Number 10 : Jason at Live Real, Now shares with us his series on how to make extra money on line through niche selection. Being a personal finance geek myself, I found this piece of trivia neat to read.

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MAY 30, 2012

Have you heard of DailyWorth Personal Finance Newsletter for Women ? It is a FREE daily personal finance email for women that delivers practical tips, empowering ideas, and the occasional kick in the pants. Now women can take control of their finances by signing up for DailyWorth. Thanks for reading.

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JANUARY 25, 2011

Many thanks to Live Real, Now for including the post 10 Ways to Save Energy Comfortably written by Sustainable Personal Finance on my site in this week’s Best of Money Carnival. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter has been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance #285.

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AUGUST 24, 2011

Many thanks to Pastor Personal Finance for including Marie’s post Learn to Negotiate Better Prices in this week’s Best of Money Carnival. Thanks again PPF for such an honour. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has been Featured in the Best of Money Carnival is a post from: Prairie EcoThrifter.com.

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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. Thank you for helping me and teaching me so many different things. Two Year Blogversary Giveaway!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 5, 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. The entire series can be found under Money Tips. Living below your means is the foundation of personal finance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

Many thanks to The Family CEO for including my post The ABC’s of Debt Reduction in this week’s Totally Money Carnival. Please check out the carnival and the load of great submissions from other experts in personal finance. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Totally Money Carnival #5.

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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. The entire series can be found under Money Tips. Money is not a goal. Money is neither good nor evil.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Many thanks to Jason from Live Real, Now for including my post 5 Ways to Lower Your Monthly Bills in this week’s Totally Money Carnival. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter has been Featured in the Best of Money Carnival #87. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter has been Featured in the Best of Money Carnival #87.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 29, 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. The entire series can be found under Money Tips. Here is what he had to say: 1) Money is limited.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

With gas prices still high and inflation putting pressure on people’s budgets, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its editors’ picks for 2023’s Best Gas Credit Cards to help drivers save money, along with a new survey to gauge consumer sentiment. Thanks for reading!

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While I was still helping my husband from home with his business, I felt like I wasn’t contributing to our finances and that drove me crazy. But chapter 17 helped me realize that I could contribute substantially to our finances–just in a different way. No surprise there; I write a blog about family life and finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Many thanks to Young Adult Finances who hosted the Yakezie Carnival – Mardi Gras Edition and included my post, African Safaris, Gorilla Treks and Blogcation. Sustainable Personal Finance included YFS’ post, Frugal Anniversary Gift Ideas that Will Win Her Over in the Carnival of Personal Finance #349.

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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. The entire series can be found under Money Tips. It will just be a waste of your money later on. Save for the future. Be prepared.

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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. Even professional bond market money managers do not beat the bond market.” Here are several of them and the best way to avoid them.

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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. The entire series can be found under Money Tips. Thank you Jason for participating and for your words or wisdom!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Many thanks to Afford Anything for including my post, How to Save Money at the Supermarket in the Festival of Frugality . Also, thanks to Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance for including my post, The Pros and Cons of Choosing Home Exercise over a Gym Membership in the Carnival of Personal Finance #334.

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MARCH 8, 2012

Amazon is currently offering Let's Get Real About Money!: Profit from the Habits of the Best Personal Finance Managers [Kindle Edition] for FREE ($21.99 Thanks A Proverbs Wife ! Want to start developing smart financial planning habits? Then, this eBook is for you. This eBook has an average 4.1 star rating!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including Marie’s post, Put Yourself on the Path of Happiness this Holiday Season at the Canadian Finance Carnival #67. Also, thanks to My Personal Finance Journey for including my post, The 30K Challenge: Online Money Bloggers in the Yakezie Carnival.

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MARCH 26, 2021

If you’re able, maybe use some of your stimulous money to put towards building an emergency fund. With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends. Where Should the Money Go?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Many thanks to The Jenny Pincher for including my post, Learn How to Eat Sustainably in the Carnival of Personal Finance #346. Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #73 and included Marie’s post Five Home Renovation Savings Tips.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Author Bio: Most other Bloggers in the field of Personal Finance discuss their “Goal of obtaining one million dollars” or their “journey to financial independence and freedom.” Broke Professional) about what we do everyday to save money, which is the subject of this blog swap. How to Save Money By Being a Jack of All Trades.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2012

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including my post, How to Make a Relationship Last at the Canadian Finance Carnival #71. My University Money included the guest post, Insuring Your Car: Online Car Insurance versus Insurance Agent in the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #16.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Many thanks to My Personal Finance Journey for including my post, Why Donations to Charity Are Important in the Carnival of Personal Finance #337 . Also, thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including my post, How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home in Canadian Finance Carnival #64.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 26, 2012

YFS’s post, 7 Time Management Tips that Will Help You Work More Efficiently was included in the Carnival of Personal Finance #358 hosted by Musings of an Abstract Aucklander. was included in the Totally Money Carnival #64 hosted by My Personal Finance Journey as well as the Carnival of Money Pros hosted by My Journey to Millions.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 3, 2012

My post, How to Network at Work and Increase Your Influence was included in the Carnival of Money Pros hosted by Money Cone as well as the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #10 hosted by 20’s Finances as well as Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #31 hosted by 101 Centavos.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 19, 2012

Start Talking Cents hosted the Carnival of Personal Finance #357 and included my post, Why Being Rich Is Overrated. Jana’s post, Factors to Consider When Accepting a Job was included in the Yakezie Carnival – Severe Weather Edition hosted by Money Qanda as well as the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #8 hosted by 20’s Finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including my post, Skip the Gym, Sweat at Home Part 5 at the Canadian Finance Carnival #68. Also, thanks to Passive Income to Retire for including my post, Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Solar Power in the Yakezie Carnival.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2012

Many thanks to James Petzke who hosted the Carnival of Personal Finance #362 and included Happy Homeowner’s post, Bike Your Way to a Healthier, Richer, Happier You , as an editor’s pick! The post was also included in the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #13 hosted by 20’s Finances.

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MARCH 26, 2012

Many thanks to Tackling Our Debt who hosted the Yakezie Carnival – Have Fun Edition and included Jana’s post, Green Energy Jobs: What Are Your Options? as did The Frugal Toad who hosted the Carnival of Retirement #11. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Seven Carnivals This Week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2012

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including A. Blinkin’s post, Is a Penny Saved a Penny Earned at the Canadian Finance Carnival #69. Help Me to Save included YFS’ post, How to Get a Salary Raise in the Totally Money Carnival: First Foot into 2012 as did My University Money in the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #14.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

My University Money hosted the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #20 and included A. Blinkin’s post, The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days as did Family Money Values who hosted the Totally Money Carnival #54. Lastly, Money Qanda included my post 5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Gold in the Carnival of Personal Finance #348.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 12, 2012

Money Drain hosted the Carnival of Personal Finance #356 and included Jana’s post, Increase Productivity with a Light Workload. Many thanks to Stupid Cents who hosted the Totally Money Carnival #62 and included Marie’s post, Should You Line Dry Your Clothes?

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

Many thanks to Afford Anything for including my post, How to Save Money on Baby Costs in the Carnival of Personal Finance. Also, thanks to 20’s Finance for including Briana’s post, 8 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays in the Yakezie Carnival – Mighty Ducks Edition.

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