Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

They also lack much of an idea about how money itself is made, stored and distributed. 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. In Kansas City, all ages can visit the Money Museum.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. A money tree starts out growing slowly, so small at first that you don’t even think it is there.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Teach your young children more about money by taking them to the local Walmart or other grocery and variety store. Here are a few suggestions on ‘lesson plans’ on your money trip to the store. Vending machines (talk about how these provide extra money). Ask the kids how they think the store owner makes money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 4, 2014

The number can be daunting for new or expecting parents, but within a number that large, there is always room for significant savings. I’ll show you which ways you can most effectively assert your will to save money as new parents. Don’t spend your money on something you could get from your employer. Be creative.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

So how do we make money? Use this free savings calculator to understand how your money can grow over time. Before joining NerdWallet, Margarette was a freelance journalist with bylines in magazines such as Good Housekeeping, Black Enterprise and Parenting. Here is a list of our partners and here’s how we make money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

You have pawed through all the crumpled receipts littering the bottomless pit of your purse and typed dozens of entries into an overly complicated spreadsheet, but you still can’t figure out where all the money has gone. There has to be a better way to manage your money than this. iAllowance is a piggy bank for the digital age.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2014

As a result of the PlayStation breach, I began changing the way I use my credit and debit cards , and my bank accounts , so that I could limit the difficulties associated with breaches of this nature. This is because I don’t want my bank account compromised. Money Tips' Use Credit Cards. I use credit cards a lot more now.

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Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

There is also essential baby gear, like a car seat, travel system, or baby capsule, that you may need to spend money on. In big cities, you can purchase high-quality baby gear without breaking the bank. How much are you currently spending monthly, and where is your money going? But remember, you’re not alone.

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AUGUST 11, 2016

The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition. ” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. A few of my favorite personal finance books: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness , by Dave Ramsey.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 30, 2013

This is one reason many parents decide to take their kids’ education into their own hands and home school their children. Many parents that homeschool their children are shocked at how expensive the endeavor can be. These parents should know that there are a lot of ways to educate their children without breaking the bank.

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JANUARY 24, 2012

Here is a great deal from Mamasource today: $48 for a Dave Ramsey Kids Money Education Monster Pack (54% off) with Free Shipping! Designed for ages 3 to 12, Financial Peace Junior includes hands-on activities and lessons to teach children the value of earning money. Kids’ Bank. Junior’s Adventures 6 CD Set.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

With so many things that we parents have to teach our children, from using the potty to being a good and decent citizen, it’s no wonder that financial lessons sometimes get pushed aside in favor of more immediate needs in raising our kids. And they will see that you put money aside in savings. Take them into the bank.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2014

However, parents might dread summer as they struggle to find low cost ways to keep their kids entertained. TD Bank If you have one in your area, this is a great program! Kids read 10 books during the summer, fill out the form, take the form to the nearest TD Bank, open an account, and TD Bank will deposit $10!

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 2, 2012

Open MONEY, a bank account and debit card parents and teens manage together, and get a $27.76 Here’s how it works : Open MONEY between June 30th – July 3rd and make 1 Card transaction (signature, PIN-based or with PayPassTM) using your MONEY Card within 30 days. Keep in mind, the teen gets the Card.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 25, 2012

Help your kids learn financial responsibility with the Dave Ramsey Kids Money Education Monster Pack on sale for $48 (normally $105). Abou t the Dave Ramsey Kids Money Education Monster Pack: You’ll receive Financial Peace Junior, the new Junior’s Adventures six-CD audio set, and a kids’ bank. That is a 54% savings!

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Coupons Do Work

MAY 17, 2016

Bank Rewards – Check with your local banks and credit unions as many of them offer money rewards for good grades as well ~ so fun! Alpine Bank Pays for A’s – Quarterly Drawing. First Southern National Bank Pays for A’s. Zions Bank Pays for A’s. First Southern National Bank Pays for A’s. Dairy Queen.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Aside from a couple of brief forays into non-bank type accounts in the eighties and one family investment club, my investing experience dates to the early 1990’s. One very effective activity that I did early on was to have money taken automatically out of my paycheck and used to buy shares of a mutual fund. It seemed like magic.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

. ” Jen presents 6 Free Financial Resources & Tools to Improve Your Finances posted at Master the Art of Saving , saying, “If youre interested in monitoring or improving your finances, then you probably dont want to be spending money to do it. Even professional bond market money managers do not beat the bond market.”

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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. Money Tips' Have an “Allowance” .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I remember going through magazines and catalogs picking out the things I would have when we had money. I found that I wasn’t really working for the money (although I wouldn’t have done the work without being paid!), Gone were the days of having one bank account and only having to keep very simple records.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Ignoring government attempts to regulate our kids into better test scores, many parents are having the public vs private school debate. As a parent, you want to try to give your child every advantage you can. But, this doesn’t include the cost of tutors for those advanced subjects the parent can’t teach.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

And with Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought it’d be a good time to share some great ways of being able to spend that quality time with one another without breaking the bank. It’s great to have that time to talk to one another and not worry about spending money on a fancy dinner out or babysitter costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

They would be responsible for making payments on their bill out of the money that they have been allotted. This way they learn to effectively manage their money by paying their bills first and then using the remaining portion on personal items and entertainment expenses. Give them control of their money. Don’t make this mistake.

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MAY 1, 2017

I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. That’s money that stayed in our accounts. How did you save money in April?

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JULY 2, 2012

For Teenagers - Open a free MONEY account, a bank account and debit card parents and teens manage together, and get a $27.76 Open the new MONEY account by July 3 rd and make 1 card transaction (signature, PIN-based or with PayPass) using your MONEY Card within 30 days.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post What to Do With Money: A Mom’s Guide to Smart Money Management appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. You need to know what to do with money! I’m talking about how to earn, save, invest, and ultimately make your money work for you. This is something every parent needs to think about.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

I’m following a long range plan for camp content in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and it includes all of these, focusing on different things at different ages. You need to be able to balance savings and investment accounts back to what the bank or financial institution thinks you have. You need to learn how to talk money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Having lots of money doesn’t make you rich, it just gives you options. While I do agree with this assessment, there are a few more things that I feel make our now living generations richer than previous ones, no matter what our bank accounts look like. Most people know deep down that riches are not measured by dollars alone.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

We live no where near CT, but at the time, I had a first grader and I just couldn’t shake what the parents of those murdered children were going through. Tanya’s home was sparse, towels covered the sofa that was tattered, and there was a box of food on her kitchen table–most likely from a food bank.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

This past weekend I headed out west with my husband, brother, and his girlfriend to help my parents move into their new house. Jason Price from One Money Design interviews Chuck Bentley: The Root of Riches Book Interview. Chuck wrote the book to challenge how people think about money.&#. Thanks for the honesty.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Only 13 percent of workers were ‘‘very confident’’ about having enough money for a comfortable retirement , a sharp decline in worker confidence from the 27 percent of workers who were ‘‘very confident’’ in 2007 (according to the 2011 Retirement Confidence Survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Penniless Parenting hosted the Festival of Frugality – Life Stages Edition and included YFS’ post, Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel. Meal Plan Rescue hosted the Lifestyle Carnival #2 and included my post, How to Quit Smoking Naturally , as did Not Made of Money who hosted Yakezie Carnival – Daytona Edition.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. Plan your summer fun! “Mom, when are we going camping?”…”How

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card for Students Travel rewards (for those with established credit) The Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card for Students offers largely the same benefits and features as the regular version for non-students, making it an excellent option for those who love to travel. Read our review.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 22, 2012

Put your teen on the path to financial independence with MONEY from ING Direct. MONEY is a debit card and bank account that parents and teens manage together, allowing you to teach your teen invaluable skills that they will carry with them through life. Get your teen started on the right financial path today with MONEY !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

If you don’t have enough money to put food on the table, you are going to do something about it. In its simplest form, the thing that makes a person a saver is the act of saving. For some, having an unmet need is enough to make a saver. None of us are the same as we were yesterday, nor will be tomorrow.”. Culture.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan. Our parents and grandparents were ‘green’ before green was cool. Use up your food.

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