Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

You can have a fun, and usually inexpensive time helping them learn by showing them companies, factories and banks in action. Teach your kid about banking and currency creation. You can tour several federal reserve banks in different parts of the company. In Kansas City, all ages can visit the Money Museum.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high-interest credit cards or a loan from your family? With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

The first place you should stop is the bank. Whether it is a piggy bank or your private branch, put the money away. Grab an empty water jug, the five gallon ones do nicely, or a huge piggy bank that can hold a significant amount of change. Anytime you find change, throw it in the bank. Save Your Change.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #76 and included the guest post Staying Positive in a Bad Situation as did Thirty Six Months who hosted Carnival of Financial Camaraderie – Rain Man Edition. Girls Just Wanna Have Funds included Nelson’s post, Saving Money on Las Vegas in the Carnival of Personal Finance #351.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Forty-one percent of adults in the United States gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance (according to the 2011 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling). How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. Game and Movie Day.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high interest credit cards or a loan from family? With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 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. But I have discovered no softer pillow than having money in the bank for emergencies. That’s what emergency savings are for.

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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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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?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

While some families are doing this while living comfortably, others are forced to make spending cuts just to survive until the next paycheck hits the bank. To lower your phone bill, consider joining a family plan with a relative. How To Be a Frugal Family Being frugal these days is very important.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. Almost 70% of Generation X have less than $1000 in personal savings account. *. It’s hard to change and improve your finances if you have no idea where you currently stand. appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Moolanomy tells us how we can reach our savings goals by using virtual bank accounts. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how they make healthy lunches from home and save. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us statistics on the inflation of gas and how hybrid options are needed. Going Frugal. Going Green.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. Gone were the days of having one bank account and only having to keep very simple records. I am not to that point yet, but many very wealthy families worry about the safety and security of their members. You can’t have it all.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Wayne presents Unexpected Costs of Pet Ownership posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Pet ownership can be quite expensive. After all it was not the people who caused the problem so why should they suffer while the banks get off scot-free? If you are considering getting a new pet, make sure to consider these costs.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

In personal finance, a sinking fund is a savings account that is designated specifically for an irregular expense. Bank Your Savings. Another option is to simply bank your savings. Bank your savings. Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. can be downright overwhelming.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

Your money works for you when it is earning you interest or adding value so don’t leave it sitting in your everyday bank account. Remember, that is what you are working towards – a secure financial future for you and your family; this is not about short-term gains. This also puts the temptation to spend it, right under your nose too!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. Playing games on family game night. Play board and online games that teach money or finance or business concepts. Food Related. While you are planning meals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

It is just a fun night with friends and family rooting for their team and munching on whatever potluck treats were brought. Balance Junkie shares with us the nitty gritty on our personalities and how they really can effect how we manage our money. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how we can save money where we least expect it.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 23, 2014

This can save you up to 70% – that’s $400 a month for the average family! Open an account, add your bank, credit, loan and retirement accounts and Mint will automatically pull in and categorize your transactions. It’s safe, secure and easy to keep your personal finances organized.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Aside from those exceptions, we did all the work ourselves and with the help of family. Our son is 29 and biological.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Believe me when I tell you that your financial literacy is just as important as taking care of your family. With a better credit score rating, you have access to better financing options, which, in turn, can help you take advantage of future investment opportunities. P.S. There’s rarely any time left.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Personal Finance Journey : Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy to Your Kids?

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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. Assess Your Bank Accounts The next simple thing is to look at your bank accounts; if you have several, think whether you need them all. We often seem to complicate things, don’t we?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. It was getting to the point that as soon as I got paid, covered my monthly bills and made the required debt repayments my bank account was back to zero again. Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. I love photography, archery, yoga, reading self-help books, taking spinning classes and being with my friends and family as much as possible. Review bank accounts daily. Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

Depositing each and every birthday and Christmas gift check in the bank. Depositing part of your check in the bank for savings before you spend it on anything else. Buying personal finance books at garage sales and reading them one after another to make sure you have a basis of knowledge on money management.

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