Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

A simple prerequisite to debt reduction is knowledge. A simple budget allows you to regulate spending as well as track cost. Use a savings account to pay down debts. Once you have devised a monthly budget, you can properly account for household income and expenditures. Create a budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

One very effective activity that I did early on was to have money taken automatically out of my paycheck and used to buy shares of a mutual fund. I set it up so that I had a certain dollar amount moved from my bank (where my check was automatically deposited) to my Vanguard account. Brokers may not have your best interest in mind.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

Here are 3 simple ways to increase your child’s financial IQ. This way they learn to effectively manage their money by paying their bills first and then using the remaining portion on personal items and entertainment expenses. A budget is pretty simple to make and can be constructed in a few minutes. Teach them how to pay bills.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

So we just give up on trying to control expenditure and saving. The simple fact is, taking small, simple spending and saving actions, especially early in your working life, can make a huge difference to financial security during your working years and into retirement. Make your mantra, ‘ Keep it Simple ’.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2012

For a number of years, financial experts have been advising young people to set up a retirement savings account right from when they first start paid work. There are numerous scenarios that show the exponential growth of small amounts of savings over the working life of an individual. The ones who listen will be glad they did.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

This will help you save money, especially when you take a look at the prices of food today. Now that you know how to save, let’s take a look at how to put the savings away. Save Those Pennies. Then, roll the change, take it to your local bank and deposit the change in your savings account.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

NerdWallet recommends the simple 50/30/20 budgeting plan , in which you spend 50% of your earnings on necessities, no more than 30% on things you want and 20% on debt repayment and savings. For some people, it’s just easier to see large payments come out of an account they don’t also use to buy groceries.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2014

I like to keep my budgets separate, since Christmas is so much larger than the rest of the year, but you can use one spreadsheet for everything if you’d like. If possible, set the money aside in a separate savings account earmarked specifically for gift spending. After you complete the budgets, divide the totals by 12.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

Apparently there are some simple rules when it comes to de-cluttering and re-organizing your work space. What about the old refrigerator in the garage you only use when you have a party? Do you have sports equipment that no one uses or camping gear left over from that one trip you took five years ago?

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

I’ve written about Upromise by Sallie Mae before and how it is such a great way to save for college (or pay off loans) while you are doing your everyday shopping, eating out, or even pumping gas. But did you know that you can save for college when you shop online? It is so simple to do – you don’t want to miss this easy way to save.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

I have 10 savvy ways to save in the new year, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, read through these simple and easy tips. Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

I have 10 savvy ways to save in the new year, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, read through these simple and easy tips. Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

When it comes to money, most of us could stand to up our game a bit. Lots of little changes can add up to big results, like a fatter savings account, more contributions to retirement funds , the means to do really cool stuff and just greater peace of mind. If you answered yes to that question, you are not alone. Money Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

How in the world did we fail at simple 5th grade math? We sat down at our kitchen table, took out a simple white piece of paper, and penned out a contract to ourselves: It was our Get Out Debt Contract. Our goal was simple: Pay Off Our Debt and Never Go Back Again. I remember asking myself, “What the hell was going on?”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2012

Plan to do what rich people do (whatever it takes to get their dreams); to think like rich people think (ie: think bigger); to talk like rich people talk (ie: positively); to use money the way rich people use their money (ie: they make their money work for them). Look for small ways you can change the way you use your money.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 12, 2013

I buy the gift card I want through QuickRewards , get paid for doing that, use that same gift card to shop online through QR, and get paid for that too. I collect the gift cards and use them to order essentials for our trips. If I don’t use them for a trip, I save them for Christmas. Sweet huh?? free money!

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Saving Everyday

MAY 11, 2013

And even better, you can use these in addition to manufacturer coupons. 52-Week Money Saving Challenge = $80.00. It’s a quick and easy way to save a minimum of $1378 this year! I will use my pennies to get more silver back, but never spend my silver. LOVE LOVE LOVE this app!! Go HERE for my tutorial. and get $0.75

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. It is NOT a spending account. We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

As the time passed, I was able to figure out ways to save more money and stay on top of my finances. Extra Income Goes Into Savings. I put $25 per paycheck into my savings account every second Friday. If you sold something, for instance, on Craigslist for $30, put that into your savings right away.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

That would just be silly and… Jeffrey presents Money Rules Book Review: A Quick Guide to Finances posted at Money Spruce , saying, “I recently checked out the new book Money Rules: The Simple Path to Lifelong Security by Jean Chatzky. Open a savings account and put away 10 percent as a minimum. ” Taxes.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

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Saving Everyday

JULY 16, 2012

so this is the math I use. The math I use includes the $5 discount (or $0.50 Lean Cuisine Simple Favorites Entrée 5.211.5 1/2 Lean Cuisine Varieties (Savings Club Coupon). You can use 2 coupons on a buy one get one free deal (you are buying two items). Our stores double coupons up to $0.50 off per item) ~.

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Saving Everyday

JULY 10, 2012

so this is the math I use. The math I use includes the $5 discount (or $0.50 Lean Cuisine Simple Favorites Entrée 5.211.5 1/2 Lean Cuisine Varieties (Savings Club Coupon). You can use 2 coupons on a buy one get one free deal (you are buying two items). Our stores double coupons up to $0.50 off per item) ~.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 23, 2013

Simple Truth Organic Soymilk Select Varieties, Half Gallon $2.50. You can use 2 coupons on a buy one get one free deal (you are buying two items). The savings will come off your total automatically at the register. Big K Soft Drinks Select Varieties, 2 Liter $0.87. Kroger Premium Orange Juice Select Varieties, 59 oz $2.50.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 17, 2017

While self-employment brought us a lot of flexibility and possibilities, we were on the hook for finding and buying our own health insurance. Due to its high costs , it became less a product that we used for our medical needs, and more of something that protected us from financial ruin over the years. Acts 2:44-45.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 15, 2013

Be sure to check the Coupon Database , Coupons.com , Smartsource.com , Red Plum and Coupon Network for additional coupons you need. ** SavingStar and Ibotta coupons can be used in addition to manufacturer and store coupons – this is FREE money !! What a Deal Buy 5, Save $5 Mega Event. Kraft Cheese Bars or Shreds, 5-8 oz $1.99.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 4, 2013

Simple Truth Natural Ground Turkey Fresh, 16 oz $3.50. Simple Truth Organic Salad Select Varieties, 5-9 oz $2.99. all Laundry Detergent, Liquid, 69-80 Load or Snuggle, 100-120 Use $7.99. You can use 2 coupons on a buy one get one free deal (you are buying two items). Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops, $2.99 3 lb Bag $6.99.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 8, 2013

each when you use $0.40/2 Simple Truth Organic Salad, 5-9 oz $2.99. Simple Truth Organic Milk Select Varieties, Half Gallon $2.99. You can use 2 coupons on a buy one get one free deal (you are buying two items). The savings will come off your total automatically at the register. 4/15/13 (SS 02/10/13 R). $1/3

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