Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

I acknowledge that these things make my life worth living as well. An automatic contribution is made monthly to the local food bank, and I tithe. Money is automatically deposited into the retirement and emergency fund accounts, as well as to my son’s 529. The mortgage and other bills (utilities, insurance, etc.)

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. So how do we make money? Nov 20, 2023 Edited by Yuliya Goldshteyn   Yuliya Goldshteyn Assigning Editor | Banking Yuliya Goldshteyn is a banking editor at NerdWallet. Here is a list of our partners and here’s how we make money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2015

Would you like to end 2015 with a bigger bank account than you currently have? Yet, too often we make excuses not to save money, or we feel like our budget is just too tight to save. Earmark this money for an emergency fund, a new car fund, a vacation fund, whatever you would like. I know I would.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2014

We knew that we would at least partially combine our finances when we were officially married, but when we were making our combined budget before going to the bank and officially combining, we hit a bit of a road block when we realized that we have a huge disparity in our financial goals. Compromising is Key. Money Tips'

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund. Most accounts are government-insured up to $250,000 per account type per bank, so you’ll be compensated even if the financial institution fails. You’ll want to avoid being locked into below-market CDs for too long.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

I have emergency supplies in the car, including blankets, food, flares, and First Aid. Know where these items are, and make sure other family members know as well. Make sure that you understand escape routes from the house, and that you drill family members on how to get clear of the house, and where to meet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2014

Traditional investment advice says that you shouldn’t invest in the market until you are financially stable, have an emergency fund and have taken care of other basics, such as insurance of all kinds, debt removal and etc. If you don’t have any stock market investments, how can you get in on the action?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

” Have Money Buddies Teamwork almost always makes the dream work. Have Separate Bank Accounts This should go without saying, but I will say it anyway: You need separate bank accounts. Find yours and use it to make extra cash. Find yours and use it to make extra cash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account. I would go into the bank with my stubby little hands clutching my months worth of allowance (total of $1), deposit it and see the results right off printed in my book. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Back then I had a passbook.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. But for our own safety net, we must make our finances a priority. Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY! That emergency fund saved our business, our sanity, and our marriage. ” I hear you. It is a lot.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

His latest idea would allow him to make money while satisfying a lifestyle change desire. First, you need an emergency fund, to handle things like being laid off, the washing machine failing or the dog needing surgery. At one point, I was thinking of setting up a family ‘bank’ to fund future family member endeavors.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2013

Here are a few factors to consider before possibly making the leap into home ownership. If you are below this number, it is best to spend the next year or so making a conscious effort to rebuild your score. Low Credit Score. Generally speaking a credit score below a 620 will not be enough to qualify you in buying your first home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2014

What about when you make a silly mistake? Let’s take a look at some of the ways self-deprecation might adversely influence your bank account. If we displace our accountability, it allows us to continue making the same choices that got us into trouble in the first place. What about when you drop and break something accidentally?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

My plan is to use this cash first as it will come to term around the same time we will need to make the first college payment. I also opened another Capital One 360 account for our emergency fund that was also sitting in a zero-interest savings account. In total, we have made $250 in interest since April.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

While banks and credit unions offer personal loans, subprime lenders are also very active in this market, so shop carefully and compare rates, terms and fees between three or more lenders. Because a personal loan is unsecured, there are no assets at risk, making it a good option for a debt consolidation loan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2014

When you think about money as a tool, an as a means to an end, it doesn’t make sense to let it sit idle. It’s one thing to have a couple thousand dollars in an emergency fund. While I like to make sure that I am investing for the long term, I also like my money to provide me with worthwhile experiences right now.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Make a list of all of the family and friends you buy for and how much you usually spend. Can you make any presents? If you don’t have a lot of cash, making presents can be the way to go. First, do you have time to make homemade Christmas presents? Second, can you make something the recipient would actually like?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

To help you identify where you might be going wrong, we’re going to look at some of the more common financial mistakes people make. The second step is to make some changes. Also include an emergency fund and contributions to a retirement account, even if just small amounts at first. So, how did you do?

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Saving In Akron

MARCH 9, 2011

Geez, I couldn't make this stuff up if I wanted to. I will keep this car until doesn't run anymore, just like my husband's 16 year old car, and I will make the car payments to myself in order to recoup my savings. This all goes back to having an emergency fund and paying yourself first. Anyone can do this.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

You have to plant it, feed it, water it and care for it to make it grow big enough to notice. You don’t have to make hundreds of thousands of dollars, you just have to have some money left over after taking care of your obligations. One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

To complete the trusts picture make sure you review A Matter of Trusts part 1 and 2! Invest It Wisely: When Can You Talk about How Much Money You Make? – Could there be times when it’s a good idea to tell someone how much you make? Today I’m going to talk about getting those emergency funds going.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

I know I sometimes get bogged down with too many options and I can take forever to make a decision. If we make effort we will succeed. Sometimes a charitable contribution can make a direct impact on your life and others. In this case, they helped a school fund interactive learning activities. How about you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2012

They’re great at giving advice on stuff like frugality, extra income, budgets and emergency funds, but most lack in the area of investments. But, the good news for everyone reading is that products exist that make investing incredibly easy. The stock market is, at first glance, an intimidating place.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Having to deny yourself the instant gratification that comes with spending the money at hand calls for incredible mental fortitude; this is especially true in the era of “Insta-life,” where everyone wants it now, and Instagram models make their lives look so glamorous. I usually make it the first week of the month.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

When my husband and I got married, we were making hardly any money. working full time at a low-paying job and going to grad school full time, while my husband was working multiple jobs just to help us make ends meet. we still weren’t making enough money to cover all of our monthly bills. Was there a particular event?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

This makes us closer as families which to me is the real reward. Dividend Winners on the other hand, focus on creating specific goals, and the steps to make them a reality. Make sure you know how to capitalize on this.” Mike from Experiglot shares 5 Ways to Use Your Bank Account For Investing. I totally agree. .”

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

If not, it isn’t too late to make one – and this is one resolution that you can succeed at, too. I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

Digging into this formula investment technique (which is similar to dollar cost averaging), led me to the re-discovery of multiple other types of formulas and techniques which are supposed to help us make our money grow. I think we should make it as automatic and mindless as possible. What are some of the methods used for investing?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

If not, it isn’t too late to make one – and this is one resolution that you can succeed at, too. Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Make Your Own Laundry Detergent.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

You don’t have to make yourself close a drawer when you open it for something; that’s another habit. So, I propose that you make a habit out of saving. I’ve gotten into the habit of logging on to my bank account and credit card accounts when I first wake up and open the computer. Make a Habit of Transferring Money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

If not, it isn’t too late to make one – and this is one resolution that you can succeed at, too. Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Make Your Own Laundry Detergent.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Combined with my extra income, this $600/year (give or take $25) really helped boost my savings and therefor my emergency fund. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: in order to make improvements, you have to start doing something – wether it’s starting a new habit or changing a behaviour.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

A down payment is the cash you pay upfront to make a large purchase, such as a home. You may have heard that you need to make a 20% down payment on a home, but that’s really just the threshold many lenders use for requiring mortgage insurance on a conventional loan. You don’t have to make a 20% down payment to buy a house.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend. Double check your expense projections and compare to previous statements and bills to make sure they’re correct. ” We’ve been there too.

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