Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 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. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? I’m a geek, he’s not.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Amartya Sen, the Nobel prize-winning Harvard economist who wrote a book called The Cost of Inaction, is quoted in an Economist article A Dollar now or a Hundred Dollars Later as saying: “There is indeed an “ opportunity cost of doing nothing”, that is, the failure to reap the benefits of an effective intervention.”. Do nothing to defend.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

The author of Kiplinger article ‘How Money Is Used as a Weapon in Relationships ‘ says: “Money is among the most powerful weapons of control in a relationship.” It can start simply with an offer to balance the checkbook or simplify the finances by consolidating everything (into their account). Grabbing control.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2011

This FREE budgeting software helps you manage all your personal finances, including bank accounts, credit cards, and investments, all in one place. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. ©2009-10 Saving Sense Media LLC. All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. But I have discovered no softer pillow than having money in the bank for emergencies. The entire series can be found under Money Tips.

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Money Personal Finance Consumerism Plumbing 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2013

Bank Rate claims: “Estate planners recommend this track for people with substantial wealth to stash assets whose value will undoubtedly appreciate in the future.”. That same Times article explains it this way: “Michael O. Mr. Hartz calculated that if you put $2 million into a 20-year charitable lead trust assuming the 2.2

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Just like any other loan, you apply for refinancing, which includes a thorough check of your credit, income, employment history and finances. Check with your current mortgage servicer, as well as national banks, credit unions, online mortgage lenders and possibly a mortgage broker to compare refinance rates and terms.

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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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. posted at Your Finances Simplified , saying, “One of the things that investment gurus always emphasize is to diversify, diversify and diversify. YFS presents What Is Asset Allocation and Why Is It Important?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 28, 2011

For those of you that have never thought about real estate as an investment, perhaps after reading this article, you may consider it as an investment option in the future. In order to acquire the property, let’s say the bank required 10% down, and allowed you to take out a 30 year loan for the remaining $360,000 (@ 4.5%

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

In personal finance, a sinking fund is a savings account that is designated specifically for an irregular expense. Online banks such as ING Direct make the creation of sinking funds easy: you can literally open a new subaccount with a few clicks, making it possible to have five or ten separate sinking funds according to your family’s needs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Retirement lingo can get confusing if you are just starting out learning about finances. Read this article to better understand what goes on at your place of employment. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how we can save money where we least expect it. Which letters best describe you? Renovations can get expensive too.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

So, whenever I banked my check at the end of the month, $600 automatically disappeared from my savings account. If you are like me, you like gifting your loved ones on special occasions, but buying all those gifts can put a real dent in your finances. Start Using Cash This is a wonderful way to save money. Believe me!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). Author of Forbes article Why You Should Take Joel Greenblatt’s ‘Magic Formula’ Stocks Seriously , Charles Sizemore thinks it works, others don’t. My copy has a copyright date of 2008. It is called Value Averaging.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Take a moment to watch them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2012

I talk a little more about this in my article about my marriage misconceptions. Even if you decide to keep separate finances, your spouse’s credit score is a consideration when you apply for joint credit. However, should you combine all your money into a single joint account? Quite frankly, the answer is no.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

” Income Squeezer presents My previous job as a pizza delivery guy posted at Personal Finance Success , saying, “During the summer-fall of 2004 I worked at a local Domino’s Pizza as a driver. Without insurance, this could literally break the bank for many people. This expense is usually well worth the trade.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

It was getting to the point that as soon as I got paid, covered my monthly bills and made the required debt repayments my bank account was back to zero again. Many personal finance bloggers talk about having a “no spend week” – well basically I had a “no spend” five years! For example I got up at 3.45

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For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

Welcome to the first article in our new budgeting series. Over the next several weeks we will be posting articles that will help you budget and save your money. but there are many others things you can do to help with your finances. Couponing is a great start (you do use coupons, right?)

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 31, 2016

Are the banks open on Labor day? Related Article : Labor Day 2016: Tons of Freebies, Deals and Cheapies. Are Banks open on Labor day? Remember that although many retailers remain open on Labor Day, the banks are closed. Be sure to get your finances in order ahead of time to avoid missing a good sale.

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