Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This past weekend I headed out west with my husband, brother, and his girlfriend to help my parents move into their new house. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? It has gone on for generations.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

The act of saving. In its simplest form, the thing that makes a person a saver is the act of saving. One of those something’s is probably going to be finding a way to never be in that situation again – which means you will learn to start saving, some how, some time. They won’t save up for it.

Making 124

Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. 20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming.

October 200

October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

Money 133

Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 15, 2017

Instead I’m writing about my family’s experience with traditional health insurance and how it has affected OUR finances. In 2004 when we were researching policies, we weren’t parents yet, but fully intended on having children. This post is not meant to be taken in a political way.

Health Insurance 100

Health Insurance Insurance Health 2003 100

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. If you make $50,000 a year after taxes and spend $60,000 a year, your finances are going backward. Don’t blame your spouse, the economy, your parents or your job. Try a simple budget.

Money 203

Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203