Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

While these take somewhat longer to complete, classes are usually scheduled for weekends or evenings, allowing students to continue working, earning a living, and advancing their careers in other ways. Online programs also have the added benefit of being fairly green, since there’s no need for lots of extra commuting to campus.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This is a blog swap post organized through the Yakezie network from LaTisha at Financial Success for Young Adults where she blogs about smart money management for college students and recent grads. Credit Cards for College Students. College freshman have a lot to worry about. There is also the money concern.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2013

Parents of students and students- Have you figured out your plans for summer yet? Abbie from Finance Junkie shared her post A Student Guide To Surviving The Summer to help you get your summer planning underway. Yes, it is possible to safely invest your money!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 19, 2013

Parents who object to paying for grades feel that their students are expected to study hard and shouldn’t have to be motivated by money to do so. In Houston, TX a privately funded effort is paying both the student and their family when the student improves their grades. The Pros and Cons of Paying for Grades.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 2, 2011

When a school adopts a whole-school approach to working towards being a sustainable school , the students learn many life lessons that may have been missed in traditional education. The practical application of learning suits the less-academic students, giving them a sense of achievement at school.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Student Debt Survivor wants you to know a secret about paying off $30K in student loans. Common Money Mistakes That College Students Make and How to… Managing Debt Is A Marathon Not A Sprint How to Graduate College Without Being Broke 10 Easy Ways to Save Money Manifest More Money Into Your Life- Step 6.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Ryan Himmel, CPA, personal finance expert, and the founder of BIDaWIZ.com suggests that you can save from 4 – 9% on qualified purchases (even if you aren’t a student!) Check with your local college for students who are majoring in the subject your child needs help with. Private loans in the student’s name. What a deal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Job description : A green educator teaches students the basic principles of environmental science, energy efficiency and/or energy policy. Green Energy Educator .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

College is riddled with unseen expenses that can leave students broke before they even hit midterms. Students who live on or near campus and don’t have a significant distance to commute really have no need of a car. Being smart and avoiding unnecessary spending can help you save money in college. Smart Grocery Shopping.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 17, 2013

I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Do you have extra money leftover from your student loans? Read what to do with it from Investing for College Students. Student Debt Survivor recently had a milestone birthday. Check out her reflections on turning 30.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

According to the latest study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), randomly selected 15 year old students in America are almost average compared to counterparts in 70 participating countries. The resources were superior and the students tested better.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Ben Luthi at The Wealth Gospel has some strong opinions about student loans. Head over to read why he thinks Student Loans are Toxic. There are plenty of ways to stay warm this winter and Bargain Babe shares 9 More Ways to Stay Warm Without Turning the Heat On.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

While 69 percent of American students strongly believe that the best time to save money is now, only 57 percent believe that their parents are saving money for the future (according to the Gallup-Operation HOPE Financial Literacy Index).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

We all have been taught that a college degree is the path to the good life, but is it still – when students are emerging with heavy debt and little chance of a lucrative job? Today’s students pay dearly for that sheepskin. Should today’s high school students consider avoiding the debt and going after those jobs instead?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Jen from Money Rebound writes about Realistic Ways to Slash Your Student Loan Debt – Such a timely post considering the recent rate changes for federal student loans in the United States! Are you planning a child’s birthday party soon?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2012

Honoring culture and history The founders of the Foxfire magazine in Georgia in 1966 were teachers and students of a local school in the Appalachian mountains. The class, magazine, books and other products are still being student produced today. They used the magazine and subsequent books as a learning and teaching tool.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2011

If you are a young college student and are excited about the opportunities that await you after you receive your college diploma, you may want to read this post very carefully. If you backtrack 30 or 40 years, you’ll find that the majority of students did not complete their college degree. Or, do you know someone that is?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 23, 2014

I was a broke student, living paycheck to paycheck , and I knew that if I went over my budget in one area for one month, it would derail my spending plan for the whole year. As a result, I always knew where I stood financially, and had detailed budgets and spending reports should anything go awry.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

With the world realizing how important it is that the planet is well cared for, more students are embarking on the journey of getting an environmental studies degree. This degree can be quite useful in today’s society and set students on the path to an interesting and validating career to protect the planet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2012

Here are some experienced based graduation gifts by which your student may benefit. If you live in a rural area, look for an internship or a student exchange family in a big city. In addition to People to People, there are domestic exchange programs such as National Student Exchange. Tour de jobs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2014

This not only gave me the benefit of going to college without student loans, it also gave me a chance to build up my transferrable skills to better know what I wanted to do with my career and be more equipped and employable during and after I graduated from post secondary school.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

When you were a college student, you may have learned a painful lesson about credit. Credit card offerings to college students used to be ubiquitous. Don’t bail your college student out of credit card debt. Free money! Party time! Don’t rush to bail out your kids, or do things for them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2014

Another school year is ending, and another crop of students are graduating high school. The Financial Benefits of Online College Deciding What You Should Major in In College Alternatives to Student Loans to Fund Your Education Your Diploma Guarantees You Nothing Benefits of Online College Courses. Career Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

For its RESP subscribers, this is a promise to assist students in fulfilling their savings goals for their dreams of attaining a higher education. In addition to community service, Dealing Representatives can also make a difference by assisting families plan for their children’s post-secondary education. At Children’s Education Funds Inc.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2019

Many college students spend months –– if not years –– preparing to land their first “real job” after they graduate. And it’s reasonable for recent graduates to only feel concerned with lining up interviews and meeting the challenges a new job presents. After all, it can be very difficult to get your foot in the door, so to speak.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

The same kind of over thinking tends to infect financial advice, as well, especially when it’s doled out to college students who are desperate to come up with ways to make a few extra bucks between studying for exams and balancing their social lives. Eat right and exercise, and you’ll be fine. Happily, that’s not the case.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2013

When it comes to grades and your kids, Robert at Kids Ain’t Cheap wants to know if it’s beneficial or detrimental to have a strategy for Rewarding Students for Good Grades? TTMK at Tie the Money Knot wonders if Using the 80/20 Rule for Money and Life can help you achieve your goals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2012

Job description : A green educator teaches students the basic principles of environmental science, energy efficiency and/or energy policy. Green Energy Educator .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2013

Emily @ Evolving Personal Finance is a user and wonders about Using Upromise to Pay Down Student Loans. Darwin at Darwin’s Money doesn’t think so with his What’s a Stay at Home Mom Worth? Have you ever heard of Upromise? It’s definitely possible to save money while living a healthy life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2011

Her main goal is to help other students create a budget and manage their finances in a beneficial way. Please join me in welcoming Latisha and Tony to the PET team. Latisha writes about how to save, invest and build your wealth over at Financial Success for Young Adults.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

College students are usually not mature enough to handle a windfall. The older boy held on to his, the college student was disrupted. One of ours was in school when he received an inheritance, the other was 5 years older and out on his own. Credit cards require maturity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

It’s also a great hobby to teach children, grandchildren, or students. Gardening is another hobby you can pick up at any age. The activities involved are countless and can be adapted to just about any setting. We have a natural curiosity and enthusiasm for nurturing growth and harmony and building a creative partnership with nature.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2013

KK at Student Debt Survivor wrote about how her grandfather is truly the “grandfather” of frugal and shares her Financial Lessons Learned From My 80-Year-Old Grandfather. Read Hank from Money Q&A’s post about Why Socially Conscious Investing May Be Costing You A Lot Of Money. What have your grandparents taught you about money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2014

If your college student runs up their credit card bill and can’t pay, make them work it out. It costs less, has lower impact and you can keep an eye on the situation and help them learn from their mistakes. If your child’s funds run out before they meet all of their responsibilities for the period, don’t bail them out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2015

For example, in Huffington Post article, Rich People Don’t Put Their Money in Jars , the author points out this path to managing debt wisely: “Instead of paying off your home or all of your student loans early, start focusing on reducing the interest to four percent or lower and compounding your investment gains at 10 percent or higher.”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2012

Some libraries have classes on how to write college applications, and some even help students find scholarships and grants for college. For example, your library might have a basic computer skills class for adults or seniors who are not very familiar with computers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 1, 2012

A hamburger is still a hamburger, millions in your pocket or not” pronounced Bill Gates , founder of Microsoft , in a speech to students at the University of Washington. They may not have mansions full of expensive possessions but they do have the benefit of anonymity and self-determination. “A Maybe that’s the answer.

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