Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Many families are toeing the line of slipping into debt, if they aren’t already over their heads. With just one emergency such as a car breaking down or, in the US, a medical bill, many could be in a very precarious position. As the time passed, I was able to figure out ways to save more money and stay on top of my finances.

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Building Emergency Fund Money Savings Account 225

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

Know where these items are, and make sure other family members know as well. If you have limited storage space, at least put together a 72-hour kit for each member of your family. 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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Emergency Fund Job Loss Transportation Staying Warm 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

But I also have bills to pay and it’s important to buy healthy foods for my family to eat. In fact, if you identify your values, and use them to direct your finances, you are more likely to stick with a spending plan and feel better about your financial situation at the same time. These are the things most important to me.

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Budget Budgeting Work Making 218

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account. Back then I had a passbook.

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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

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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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2012

I read a lot of finance blogs. You might say I’m a finance blog junkie. I’m half expecting all my friends and family to show up at my house and have an intervention, in an attempt to get my love of finance blogs under control. Like, a lot. I need my fix, each and every day. Buying ETFs online is a cinch.

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Finance Emergency Fund Re-use Simple 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

Difficulty meeting basic family needs Counting on tax returns or pay increases to ease your financial situation Lying about spending or anything else to do with finances. Also include an emergency fund and contributions to a retirement account, even if just small amounts at first. Adjust your spending if you have to.

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Emergency Fund Credit Cards Budgeting Budget 212

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” A budget might not change your circumstances, especially if the problem is income, but a budget will help prioritize the funds that are available. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. Tell us about you and your family. to be able to go on a family missions trip.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. It’s an actual need. There’s just no way around it. Believe me!

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52