Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

While some retirees find their budget shrinks during retirement, others say that they spend more on leisure activities and travel, at least in the early years. An IRA, or individual retirement account, is a tax-advantaged account that savers open on their own through a bank, credit union or brokerage.

Calculators 40

Calculators 401K Taxes Goals 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2013

Ever since we stumbled past the Fiscal Cliff and the budget crisis, the stock market has been rising like a hot air balloon in an updraft (at least as of the time this post was written at the end of March 2013). My Predicament. I retired in 2010 (yeah!). I moved my retirement savings from two company plans into an IRA.

Economy 187

Economy Money Recession Real Estate 187

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MAY 10, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

Money 113

Money May 2012 Debt 113

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APRIL 6, 2012

Budgeting and Economics. Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Find out the purpose of budgeting and whether it’s important for you. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently.

Money 133

Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Moolanomy tells us how we can reach our savings goals by using virtual bank accounts. Frugal Dad tells us how it’s possible to have a wedding on a budget. Personal Finance by the Book askes if we should borrow from our 401K? I suggest you read this post to see if there is anywhere you can save a few more pennies.

January 124

January 2010 Personal Finance Finance 124

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JULY 4, 2011

Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. Glen Craig from Free From Broke asks Are Banks Ratcheting Up Their Profiling Efforts? , “In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.&#.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

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JUNE 14, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Paul Vachon presents Frugal Living Made Easy posted at The Frugal Toad , saying, “Frugal living is all about making informed and deliberate choices in how to spend money. Learn how you can amend regular over spending habit and stick to the budget. Well, not to worry.

Money 124

Money 2012 June Credit Cards 124