Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

We take advantage of anything we can get if it is free or cheap, but do we need to? Kathleen from Frugal Portland shares More thoughts on buying a house. When you can’t fit all your investments into tax advantaged accounts, which investments should be given priority: stocks or bonds?” I totally agree with Eric here.

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. Buy in Bulk Apart from using coupons, I advocate buying in bulk when at the grocery store.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

– A down to earth outline to what I see as the advantages and disadvantages of a cooperative education, and to argue that one doesn’t need take a cooperative education to be successful. If I am to buy into any business I want to know revenue, profit, and how I am going to share in those amounts. Haven’t read it?

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2012

Four hours of uninterrupted time is a luxury, so we took advantage of it. Increase Family Emergency Fund to Six Months Salary. The kids were in the back seat watching a movie and we were in the front seat reviewing 2011 and strategizing for the upcoming year.

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Financial Goals Goals 2012 Emergency Fund 127

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. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund?

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

Over time, in theory, the stock price will go up and down so you will be buying the shares at different prices each period. So, I was buying my shares at ever increasing prices! However, while I worked, I also used this method to better advantage. I personally know of a 43 year old guy has done all of the above.

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401K Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Increase our emergency funds for the home & office to 3 – 6 months worth of expenses.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Coming up with enough cash for a down payment to buy a house can be the single biggest roadblock for prospective home buyers. When applying for a mortgage to buy a house , the down payment is your contribution toward the purchase and represents your initial ownership stake in the home. But how much of a down payment do you really need?

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Insurance Home Refinancing Money 52

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 16, 2014

However the best part about Checkout 51 is that you don’t need a smart phone to take advantage. Then take your list of offers, buy them at the store and then send a copy of the receipt to Checkout 51. You then can use that money to buy more great deals and keep the money flowing. Or tuck it away for your Emergency Fund.

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Emergency Fund Phones Finance Frugal Lives 45

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

The first and most important step to paying off our house, was buying a house we could afford. We took advantage of having two incomes. Once our kids are in school our goal will be to look into buying our dream home. Make sure to have an emergency fund so you’re not put back into debt when something comes up.

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