Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2012

In a recent US survey of 1,153 retirees and workers, the results showed that nearly half (43%) had retirement savings of under $10,000, excluding their pension and home. The way to work out how much you can save is to create a simple budget that includes all your expenses and income. You want to plan to retire from work, not from life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

If you want to help your kids get off to the best start in life, it’s vital to consider them when you make financial decisions. Stock Market Basics: How Does 401k work Understanding 401k is a must to help you save money for retirement purposes plus it also helps you save taxes and get more cash in your hands.

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In the meantime, consider a roommate situation to pool resources and get access to better locations and larger homes. This is especially important if you get a 401K match from your employer, as that’s free money. Cars represent a significant chunk of your budget, with car payments, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and gas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Financial Uproar from Financial Uproar discusses The Damn Kids These Days. A plan B is a must in any home. Often times, home buyers may not be aware that free money for a down payment on a house is still available for qualified buyers. Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

Ever since coming home from my trip to Asia and seeing how poor some people really do live, charity has been on my mind more than ever. In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. Ramsay presents Borrowing From Your 401k. Save Money this Spring: #2.

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