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. Allocation of Side Job Earnings. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

You can cross-reference your food storage list to sales flyers and coupons if you are really looking to save. If this is the case, save up your food storage money for two or three weeks, setting it aside, and then make the larger storage purchase when you have the funds. Each week, buy something on your food storage list.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

And in adulthood, they are stashing their incomes and living hyper-frugally to save for early retirement, instead of waiting to 65 to fulfill their dreams. This leaves not much left to save for retirement. ” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. ” I hear you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. 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. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Six measly cents.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

The post How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. “The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, cultivates a sense of order, trains forethought, and so broadens the mind.” Start Using Cash This is a wonderful way to save money.

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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. High-yield savings accounts While not technically an investment, savings accounts offer a modest return on your money. To find the best rates, you’ll want to shop around online and compare what banks offer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

If you have the time, you can open a Swagbucks account and search the internet for points that can be traded in for gift cards, or you can take advantage of bank cash bonus offers if you open a credit card or checking account. And come January, remember that saving a little bit each week for the entire year is a much easier way to go.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

Some of the items that you should have available to you during an emergency include: Cash. Financial accounts numbers (memorize them and/or save them in digital form, protected by a password or encryption). Financial contact numbers for banks, credit issuers, insurance companies, and others. Credit card with an adequate limit.

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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

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. Increase your savings and investments instead.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. 2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. We got a late start on saving for college so a large portion of our college savings has been sitting in our checking account earning zilch.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2013

While you may not want to delay the first purchase of your home, you have to realize that a low credit score, even if the bank does approve you, will not allow you to get the best interest rate. Tax considerations are also important because of the deductions and depreciation savings that can come with owning your own home.

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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. Credit card balance transfers Transferring your debt to one credit card, known as a credit card balance transfer , could help you save money on interest.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

Updating spreadsheets, learning new savings and investment strategies, and watching my net worth grow over time became increasingly exciting. It can be something financially prudent like starting a retirement account or something totally frivolous like saving for a vacation. Put a System in Place. Track Your Progress.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

Increase our emergency fund to 6 months of expenses. Contribute to our retirement funds. Start saving for college. Volunteer more at the local food bank. I broke my goals into two categories: Financial and Personal. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt. Celebrate with a trip to Walt Disney World.

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Saving In Akron

MARCH 9, 2011

I have always lived below my means, and although my income is never the same from month to month, I have always saved during the good months. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

If your budget doesn’t have a savings amount, put one in. Also include an emergency fund and contributions to a retirement account, even if just small amounts at first. Avoid using store cards; they usually have excessively high interest rates and this negates any savings you might make.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

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. Am I saving up for a trip later? The mortgage and other bills (utilities, insurance, etc.) must be paid. Do I want a pedicure?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2014

It’s one thing to have a couple thousand dollars in an emergency fund. It’s quite another to let a few thousand dollars (or even more) sit in a low-yield bank account that doesn’t serve much of a purpose. Instead, you want to put that money to work for you so that you can enjoy life. Invest that Money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Do any of them include saving more? 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. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. What about eating out?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other. Put the savings you made at the grocery with coupons into the savings account. My spouse was exceptionally persistent in putting every $20 birthday check into our savings account, year after year after year. Keep saving.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Control Your Cash from Control Your Cash boldly says Your Smart Car Isn’t Saving the World. Anon from Gen Y Capitalist tells Why It’s Better to Travel NOW Rather Than Save For Later. Andy from Saving to Invest discusses Happiness in Life and Work. A plan B is a must in any home. He’s right. Music to my ears!!

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Do any of them include saving more? I have 10 savvy ways to save in the new year, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, read through these simple and easy tips. Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. What about eating out?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Saving Money Today: A Tree Smashed Through My Roof and I’m Lucky – I can’t believe how lucky I feel that a tree fell through my roof and did $9,000 in damage. Today I’m going to talk about getting those emergency funds going. It can save you time and headache, and maybe even a few bucks too. Some freedom.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Do any of them include saving more? I have 10 savvy ways to save in the new year, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, read through these simple and easy tips. Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. What about eating out?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. ”A week in the electric world gets me considering the savings to be had.”

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. errand every two weeks to stop by the bank, but the benefits far. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put. When I make a weekly meal plan, it saves us money because. Not to mention all the money we save.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

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. I know how hard it is to start saving. As the time passed, I was able to figure out ways to save more money and stay on top of my finances. Extra Income Goes Into Savings. I have been there.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

There is an unfortunate trend in North America of people not saving enough to sustain themselves in retirement. On top of that, people are also not saving enough for an emergency or a rainy day. So, I propose that you make a habit out of saving. This is something that needs to change. Review Your Balances and Spending.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Benefits of a larger down payment Saving enough money for a substantial down payment takes time, so a zero- or low-down-payment requirement may speed up your ability to buy a home. With that in mind, here are some other factors to consider when planning for the size of your down payment: Keep some savings in the bank.

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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. You can’t cut back on your rent or mortgage payment, but you can find ways to save money on your groceries. Do you feel like you have more month than money?

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