Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2014

Each and every year, tuition costs for colleges and universities across North America increase. I graduated in 2012 with no loans from my degree. It was hard work, and required me to work almost full-time to pay for my tuition and living expenses while I was still going to school. However, this is not the case.

Debt 217

Debt Debt Free Graduation Student 217

Saving SAHM Sanity

JANUARY 2, 2013

Well, 2012 was a very bad year for my family. But anyway, this is how I did: Save $1,500 by using coupons and $3,500 by shopping sales: I spent 9 out of the last 12 months being a full time Honors college student, I didn't have much time to coupon. Read 10 books of my choice: This I did! I actually got to read 13!

2012 40

2012 Goals Student Activism 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Mise en place for a recipe Even in college, when I was living in a dorm, and had a dining hall meal plan that meant I could get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it, I still cooked and baked. I wouldn’t qualify it as embarrassing, given the time period, but we lost our entire downpayment on the first house we bought.

Kids and Family 191

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Saving SAHM Sanity

JANUARY 1, 2012

I still enjoy setting goals, but knowing I'll be in school full time from the end of January-May, then again from September-December, I'm keeping my goals simple-ish. This year I'll be doing the 2012 in 2012. Meaning I'll try to purge 2,012 unwanted items in the year 2012. or higher!

Goals 40

Goals 2012 Gratitude December 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 31, 2014

Forbes reported: ”According to new numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2012 full-time employed women earned just 80.9% of the salaries their male counterparts did, down more than a full percentage point from 2011 when the number hovered over 82%.” We earn less than the guys. Get Healthy'

2014 167

2014 Daughter Election Sports 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Several weeks ago, I made the decision that it was about time to start looking for a new full time job. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently.

Money 113

Money May 2012 Debt 113