Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. Thank you for helping me and teaching me so many different things.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. If so, bookmark SFB’s post about How to Set Yourself Up To Be a Financial Success When Starting the First Job at Simple Finance Blog. If so, don’t miss Mike’s post about the 5 Costly Mistakes Contractors Make When Starting a Home Remodel Project at Personal Finance Journey.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

What you should know about buying a franchise Before getting started, you should think carefully to make sure buying a franchise is the best business decision for you. These can include your personal finances, such as net worth, available capital and credit score, as well as industry and management experience.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2013

She writes How Newlyweds Mess Up Their Finances to show just how important it is to have this crucial conversation with your mate. There are tons of ways to make money online and SB from One Cent at a Time writes Making Money Online in Few Unusual Ways to highlight some of the most interesting ways to make your time online work for you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2013

Motivational finance books, such as The One Minute Millionaire or Think and Grow Rich stress the importance of giving. Prevention Magazine reported on a study in article Are You Nicer Than A Toddler? Giving makes you healthier. Because we evolved this way, giving makes us feel good. Give to Charity and Help Your Finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Daniel from Make Money Make Cents writes about The Boom in Posh Pawnbrokers after noticing the influx of pawn shop shows on reality TV these days. PET Archives : 10 Ways to Make Summer Exercise Fun. 8 Ways to Save on Fuel.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

This was the first opportunity to highlight articles from the newly formed Yakezie network. 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. In no particular order….

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2011

If you would like to join us in our fight against cancer, you can make a donation by clicking here. In recognition of all of these amazing and helpful people, I am sharing their article of choice in this week’s roundup. Personal Finance. You know dividends make a very important part of any investor’s portfolio.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Here are some great articles from this week. Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Mr.CBB @ Canadian Budget Binder makes a great point that life becomes a lot easier if we just simplify it in his post: Happiness is everything: Saving Money and Buying Time. What about you all? Any great plans? at Debt Roundup.

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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. To complete the trusts picture make sure you review A Matter of Trusts part 1 and 2!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

This is not something I want to see, so today I have a few videos for you that will dispell credit card myths, teach you how to use them properly, how to keep them safe, and how to make sure you should be getting credit in the first place. The only investing strategy that makes sense to me is buy and hold. Take a moment to watch them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Us personal finance bloggers like to encourage saving instead of spending remember. Making Sense of Cents. This article was written by Denise. I mean, who doesn’t want this handy little device?! Outlier Model. Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses. Freedom Thirty Five. When Life Gives You Lemons. Prairie Eco-Thrifter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re struggling to stay afloat with your finances, Grayson at Debt Roundup highlights how the first step to recovery is to admit you don’t have a budget. Do you dream of making the leap to self-employment?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Portions of this article were drafted using an in-house natural language generation platform. The article was reviewed, fact-checked and edited by our editorial staff. Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2013

Things aren’t slowing down at all but with feeling at full strength I should be able to make it through the week. There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads from the Blogosphere: Read how Emily and Kyle have helped their finances by sharing a car at Evolving Personal Finance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2013

I know not every week in the future will be perfect but I do want to do my best to minimize the “busy-ness” of my life and actually make each day worth it. In part of my downtime, I have been able to read some great articles this week. Kristina at DINKS Finance wants to know, “ What’s price got to do with it ?”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 22, 2021

When faced with a financial emergency it can seem like an impossible task to better your finances, especially when it comes to paying off bills and other important surprise payments. In this article, we will be providing you with insight into some of the top three reasons why you should compare personal loans before deciding upon one.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Heidi at Personal Finance Journey has a great post about eating well but saving more –it can be done! If so, make sure to read Money Q&A’s post for some tips on saving money on a mortgage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

It really makes me happy. If so, check out SFB’s post on How to Find the Best Mortgage at Simple Finance Blog. Mike from Personal Finance Journey wants to know if coupons are worth it. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2011

There are steps you can take before you decide to stop eating meat that will help make the decision and the transition easier for you. It’s not a race and no one expects you to make this kind of commitment all at once if you don’t want to. I figured out how to make tofu-free meals because that’s what worked for me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

I am hoping to get a few moments to compose myself this weekend but I am not making any promises. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. PET Archives: How to make your own clothes. are also on my radar and looming over my head. As December.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Elias Cortez, from Dallas, TX is currently a freelance writer specializing in writing on education and career information articles. View his latest articles on the University of Phoenix Birmingham and how to obtain a graphic design degree here. Are you having a hard time controlling your finances?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

I am typically the one in my household who makes the purchasing decisions, who does the research and legwork to figure out the best product for the house. Society taught us to give way to the males, to not make waves, that we had to look and dress and act a certain way because we were girls. Women make buying decisions.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2011

Sustainable Personal Finance. He also blogs about multiple topics, not just personal finance, which gives his blog an added appeal. His slogan is “I blog about finances, health and the environment, and try to focus on the places where they all intersect.&# Canadian Finance Blog. They have taken a major risk.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

Each week I am going to pick an “editor’s pick&# , one article for each category and explain why the article stuck with me. I am hoping to shed a bit more light into who I am as well as make the PEP’s a bit more feasible to read. The Centsible Life shares with us 5 tips for managing the family finances.

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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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Fashion Without Guilt

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Finance is another true love of mine. I came across a great article on Iwillteachyoutoberich.com regarding Conscious Spending. It's not what you make but what you spend is the real key to financial success. Check out another Frugal Tip Monday tips about creating a budget and tools to help manage your finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 13, 2014

In response to the article, the concept of a “Friendship Tax” was introduced to me. While taxes are something I have to pay, friendship is something I feel should be financed out of desire and love. Just like there’s a cost of doing business, there’s a cost of doing friendship- attending social occasions, meeting for drinks, etc.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. Read Kay’s article to find some alternate routes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

The same can be said about finances – it is often the little things you do, the small actions you take, that have the biggest impact on your financial security, both in the present and in the future. A budget helps you track your finances so you know exactly where you are and whether you’re on track. It’s wasted money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 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. When you set goals, think about the positive change in the world you want to make or how you want to affect the people around you.

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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. Because refinancing can cost thousands of dollars, make sure refinancing has a tangible financial benefit to you and that you’ll stay in your home long enough to recoup the fees.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2013

I will be making my rounds the rest of this week and going forward. over at Simple Finance Blog. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money. I hope you enjoyed the posts that were up while I was gone.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Paul Vachon presents Frugal Living Made Easy posted at The Frugal Toad , saying, “Frugal living is all about making informed and deliberate choices in how to spend money. Thanks to NCR, using your smartphone to make withdrawals at an ATM is on the horizon.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Ryan is a contributory writer associated with the Debt Consolidation Care Community and has written several articles for various financial websites. He holds his expertise in the Debt industry and has made significant contribution through his various articles. Related posts: 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

We read that we should make our money work for us but worry about making a wrong decision that could actually cost money rather than make us money. In this article we will look at the pros and cons of saving and investing, as well as reducing debt, as a means of gaining financial security. What Is Investing?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

This article stood in my mind because I recently got in my car to drive it and realized how dirty it is. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking. I am so happy that people like Mr. SPF are making the choice to get healthier. I know it makes sense sometimes to take a chance but I have that fear of losing money.

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