Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2014

As we are getting married in just two and a half short months (gosh, time flies), my fiancé and I sat down a couple of weekends ago to do a comprehensive budget analysis. We started by categorizing our bills and spending into groups, such as housing and transportation. Other than housing, our biggest budget buster is transportation.

Transportation 167

Transportation Fuel Economy Insurance Public Transit 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Do a cost benefit analysis if this is the deciding factor between taking or leaving a job that requires travel. At a minimum, you should be paid for your meals out, accommodation, transportation, and a higher salary. Usually jobs that require you to travel are also paid more, however, this isn’t always the case.

Travel 207

Travel Insurance Life Insurance Work 207

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Here, let me show you: Say, for example, that your family is used to a certain high-end brand of cereal, but your analysis has shown that it’s too expensive and should be part of the things you cut out of your monthly budget to shore up that 20%. Yet, your kids simply can’t stand the store brands.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2012

The Cost Benefit Analysis Luckily, Roger Doiron of Maine, who founded Kitchen Gardeners International , has already done in-depth comparisons between home-grown and shop-bought produce. This is a huge consideration for environmentalists because of the pollution of the trucks used to transport the food.

Gardening 267

Gardening Garden Health Home and Garden 267

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport.

Emergency Fund 212

Emergency Fund Credit Cards Budgeting Budget 212

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

In addition to home prices and monthly rents, important factors when deciding where to live include safe neighborhoods, good schools, proximity to public transportation, walkability, drive times to work, shopping and recreation. In high-priced real estate markets like San Francisco, renting could be the only affordable option.

Rent 52

Rent Calculators Property Taxes Buy 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you know how to see the whole process of writing a business plan through — including business funding plans, market analysis, competitor research, and so on — clients will line up for your services. One of the best small business ideas for seasoned business owners ready for their next venture is a business planning service.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52