Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2013

I got in to a debate with my friend last week about whether cash or credit card encourages it’s user to spend more money. I don’t have to worry about logging onto my bank account and paying the bill when it comes to using cash, so it removes the pain of feeling it leave my pocket twice. My friend said the opposite.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

And because the little things things in life can really add up, let’s look at how you can help to save the world using one tiny everyday thing: your credit card. How A Credit Card Could Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. Can something as small as using a credit card on everyday purchases help the environment?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2013

As I read financial blogs, I find that a lot of bloggers seem to like to pay for everything with their credit card. You can get rewards or cash back , the credit card company tracks all your purchases for you and may even show you a yearly statement indicating the percents you spent on that card in various categories.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

They will hear you talking about how much is left for groceries, or how to get the electric bill paid this month. No, we won’t put that on the credit card and pay for it later. Take them to the bank and let them see you make your deposits. Buy them a piggy bank and help them remember to feed it when they can.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 17, 2011

A few years ago, I was just filing papers in my cabinet, but not purging along the way. So much is done electronically now, but there are documents where a paper copy is needed. Bank Statements - One nice thing (among many) about the electronic age is that banks keep statements online up to a couple of years.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Top balance transfer credit cards BankAmericard® credit card: 0% Intro APR for 18 billing cycles for purchases, and for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days of opening your account. Read our review of the BankAmericard® credit card. Plus, it offers a cash sign-up bonus.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Here is an interesting exercise – get a pen and paper; write down the total square footage of your house and the monthly mortgage or rent amount you pay. How long is it since you cleared out all those spaces where you store the things you don’t use very often, if ever? How much space is used for storage in your home? Money Tips'

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