The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
I had been at my previous job for 17 years (straight out of college) and it had turned into a very toxic situation. I just wanted to get away and I moved my 401K money to the advisor they referred me to. A small “mistake” is buying a Vitamix blender. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?
Saving Cents With Sense
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
percent unemployment rate among 18-29 year olds , being financially savvy is a skill that gets you much farther than those humanity electives you took in college. They also didn’t deal with a massive housing bubble or an economy that requires a college degree for many higher paying jobs. Car Buying. Tackle Student Loans.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. Be very clear of your motives before buying something. Related posts: How to Graduate College Without Being Broke. You spend your money on the wrong stuff. You are competitive. If so, why?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 8, 2011
Money doesn’t buy happiness but it buys opportunities. Ramsay presents Borrowing From Your 401k. Among the many benefits afforded to many 401k participants is the ability to borrow funds from the account for personal purposes. Dave M presents Types of Mortgages in case you are in the market for buying a house.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 15, 2011
Money Cone: 9 Impulse Buys that Turned Out Better than Expected We’ve all bought stuff based on commercials that turned out nothing like how it was advertised. Sometimes we buy stuff on a whim, only to be disappointed later. But not all my impulse buys have been duds. That man was Steve Jobs. Shamwow guy, you listening?)
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 4, 2011
Tim from How to Make Bankable Savings discusses Buy Versus Rent: Non-Financial Considerations are Ke y The decision to buy or rent your home involves more than a financial analysis. Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. Many of us should have started earlier don’t you think?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 10, 2012
Robert presents 5 Steps Toward Post College Financial Bliss posted at The College Investor , saying, “Over my past few posts, I’ve highlighted key transitions that have financial ramifications in any college graduate’s life: The job search and managing life in your first apartment.
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