Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. We are in what I call our “shovel season of life” Our oldest daughter leaves for college in the fall of 2024 and we have a big savings goal to hit before then. In total, we have made $250 in interest since April.

Frugal 100

Frugal June Flights CD 100

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 8, 2014

Since you’re already in the process of dissecting your finances, it’s not a bad idea to turn your spring cleaning vigor onto your spending and saving habits. Consolidate Your Banking and Investment Accounts. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

Finance 81

Finance Cleaning Insurance Identity Theft 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

Rent payments must be uploaded by third-party service like RentalKharma (currently free), RentReporters ($10 per month) or WilliamPaid (free when you pay your rent from your bank account via the site). Maintain a bank account. Consider opening an account at a local credit union. Practice great financial habits.

Credit Cards 234

Credit Cards Credit Building Rent 234

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

And they will see that you put money aside in savings. Encourage them to save. 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. Let them see your excitement as your own accounts grow and get excited with them as their savings increase.

Work 100

Work Kids Bank Banking 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2013

I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. How much money do I get to keep in my bank account this month? Did I use less power than last month?

Bills 202

Bills Conserving Energy DVD Players Toaster Ovens 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

It claimed that a clean workspace improved productivity and gave the illusion of being in control and on top of work tasks. I further simplified my life by making some changes to my banking. We had several different accounts and it seemed I was always juggling from one to another.

Making 238

Making Work Occasions Pace 238

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

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. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88