Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

During weekends and family days, you can set-up some fun activities at home to lessen the expenses. You can rent a movie, turn-off the lights, grab a bowl of popcorn, and enjoy it with the family. If you want to take some vacation time with the family, choose a location that is affordable.

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Frugal Family Budgeting Budget 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

I drop a bundle each year (both money and time) on my week long Grandma Rie’s Money Camp where I try to help the kids learn about and experience personal finance concepts. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7 Money Tips'

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

We all know that one of the best personal finance strategies is to have a budget and you’ve probably tried to create one at some time. It’s important to remember that these figures are just guidelines and that every person, family and household is different, with different priorities and needs. Food accounts for 15.6%

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Budgeting Budget Credit Cards Transportation 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. All you need is a list of expenses, both fixed (rent, loan repayments) and variable (food, clothes, fuel), and a list of all sources of income. We often seem to complicate things, don’t we?

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Simple Finance Budgeting Budget 221