Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2014

I’m retired now, but in my professional life I wrote and managed computer software applications for a mutual fund transfer agency. This particular mutual fund transfer agent provided front line client services and back end computer office support for many of the big name mutual funds in the USA. Online access may be static.

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Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 10, 2014

Our business check solutions include computer checks, payroll sheets, accounts payable checks and more. For computer checks rest easy knowing our selection includes Quickbooks checks along with checks that work with other popular finance software. No more boring bank checks for me! Enter the Giveaway!

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Plug into any powered USB port, such as computer, laptop, some tablets, & charged power banks. You can use it anywhere, it is very bright, and it has a low power consumption. It is on sale for only $4.49 and it comes in 8 cool colors. Easily adjust the direction of light by bending the highly flexible articulated neck.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Never disclose your personal information such as a bank account number in an email. If you are getting rid of your computer, make sure to remove all of the documents with personal information from the hard drive before you give it away. Use this same principle if you ever have to send your computer away to get repaired.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 29, 2015

All those airline credit card offers, those offers for your toddler, old bank statementsÖ donít just throw them away. Do you use the same passwords for everything from Amazon to email to your bank account? But here are some ways to protect your family from identity theft. Consider purchasing a shredder ñ then use it. Shred them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

If you analyzed your bank statement or credit card bill, you would probably find a large percentage of the charges would be fast food or other “eating out” type expenses. Figure out how much you are truly willing to spend on eating out every month, then pull that cash out of the bank, and put it in an envelope called “eating out”.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

Drawing on her years of experience creating beauty in her 13 different homes, Myquillyn will show you how to think differently about the true purpose of your home and simply and creatively tailor it to reflect you and your unique style—without breaking the bank or stressing over comparisons. You can find even more e-books on Amazon.com.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 22, 2012

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. Deposit checks using the mobile app or from your computer with CheckMate, a new remote deposit service. A MasterCard® DebitCard with PayPass. Earns interest.

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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. Next, data packages were added as cell phones turned into miniature personal computers. Your tweets and posts can wait until you have a moment on your computer.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2011

Today I wanted to share with you the steps we have taken: Energy saving changes we’ve made : Turn off our computer every night. Use internet and telephone banking. We are on a mission to live a more sustainable, frugal, and financially savvy life. Replaced incandescent bulbs with LED's. Replaced our old wooden front door.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2013

How much money do I get to keep in my bank account this month? TVs, DVD players, radios, toaster ovens, wifi extenders, and computer equipment get switched off every night before bed and don’t get turned on again until they are needed. Did I use less power than last month? Were my showers shorter? If you have ceiling fans, use them.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2014

If you are ok with watching Netflix on your computer or tablet, you don’t need a media streaming player. We Stream from our Computer, but Watch on Our TV. When the movie, Saving Mr. Banks, came out, I wanted to introduce my girls to Mary Poppins, so I borrowed the DVD from the library and we had a family movie night.

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

While some books depend on ‘superfoods’ or require difficult to find ingredients, Green Smoothie Magic solves this problem admirably by giving you over 132 recipes with ingredients that you can find just about anywhere that won’t break the bank. Thanks to Keri Lyn at SheSaved !

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For the Mommas

JULY 9, 2016

Hope In Every Raindrop by Wesley Banks. Payton’s hectic schedule didn’t include being ordered to show up at a customer’s office after his computers are taken hostage. Of course, Jax, the guy doing the ordering wasn’t expecting his computer guy to be such a beauty. The time you enjoy wasting is not a wasted time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

I, along with the executive sponsor, staff manager, and project leaders were proposing a legacy computer system rewrite. It is pretty hard to prove that a set of computer systems, cobbled together over 20 odd years will fail due to specific and certain things. You will be called on to show the results, bank on it.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

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. did they have a computer?, The kids were outside playing, unsuspecting that someone was dropping off holiday gifts. Our eyes met and we both started to cry. where was the tv?,

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 17, 2011

Bank Statements - One nice thing (among many) about the electronic age is that banks keep statements online up to a couple of years. Our personal bank has statements online all the way back to 2006. So much is done electronically now, but there are documents where a paper copy is needed.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

And I still use a filing cabinet for my office papers, instead of scanning them onto the computer. Although, I don't bother keeping month end statements any more, because our banks have that information on line for the last 5 years. I still keep my favorite recipes in a binder instead of an online recipe portal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

In store retailers sharing the space (as in the bank in your local super Walmart). Talk about what expenses the store might have (physical store maintenance, utilities, employees, supplies, fixtures and registers, computers, merchandise costs, advertising and etc). Parking spaces. Doors that open and close automatically.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2014

I spring clean my computer , my files, and my diet, too. No Matter Your Career, You are a Brand How to Protect Your Online Banking Spring Cleaning Tasks to Get a Head Start On. I’m one of those people who throws herself into spring cleaning early in the season and doesn’t stop until the house is spick and span.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Manage all your online banking accounts all from your phone. Skype – Already popular to talk on the computer via the internet, now there is an iPhone application. Allows you to set a budget, track goals, and stay on track. GasBuddy – Find the cheapest gas wherever you are. Location stations throughout the US and Canada.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 8, 2013

Discover why ID theft is more dangerous than ever, and discover today's most dangerous new threats -- including attacks targeting medical records, personal finance and online banking sites, the elderly, and military service members.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 28, 2015

Kelley The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle Clean Eating Diet by Sara Banks You don’t need a Kindle to take advantage of free Kindle books. Simply download the Kindle app to your phone, tablet or computer. Cooper TRUST by Pamela M. It’s super easy. You can get a Kindle for as low as $79 !

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 15, 2016

As a SBKC Consumer Panelist , you will be asked to regularly send them your emails and junk mail related to Insurance, Investments, Banking, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Leisure, and more. a computer, quiet place to work and a landline. I remember those days. and I remember my 1st email address.ever. from the early 90s!),

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

Make it a rule to break your normal routine, so no television, video games or computer time. Seven Cheap Hobbies That You and Your Family Can Enjoy How to Have a Party Without Breaking The Bank Fun And Inexpensive Holiday Activities For The Whole Family Staycations Are For Suckers! Create a Backyard Water Park. Frugal Date Nights.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

This was prior to internet days, so he had stacks and stacks of Wall Street Journals in his closet and did most of the charting by hand (although he was trying to learn the Basic programming language to do his charts on a very early computer.) In computer programming and project management we always talked about the KISS!

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 18, 2012

The volatile duo kidnaps Nick and forces him to rob a bank. You can stream these movies straight onto you TV from your computer but my favorite way to watch them on our TV is by using our Roku box. With mere hours to pull off the impossible task, Nick enlists the help of his ex-best friend, Chet (Aziz Ansari). Happy Viewing!

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Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

I remember I had spent $800 Dollars (that was the USD amount as they had converted it for me) and I didn’t have that money in my bank account. Check with your student union or library to find out which computer labs allow you to print for free and what the daily limits on free printing are. I had to call grandma for extra cash.

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For the Mommas

JULY 12, 2014

Case Logic Computer, Smartphone, and Tablet Accessories - 25% Off. Walgreens Posterboard, 22x28" - 2/$1 Wexford School Glue, 4oz - 2/$1 Wexford Highlighter or 2-Pocket Folder - 7/$1 with in-ad coupon. Limit 7 Wexford Filler Paper, 130 sheets, or Composition Book, 100 sheets - $0.79 Device not included. 9/6/14 (SS 06/29/14).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2011

You can use a spreadsheet on your computer. If you are computer savvy and enjoy having things online you can use any number of applications such as Quicken , Mint.com , Moneystrands , or Thrive. There are various ways you can do this. You can use a simple pen and notepad. Don’t hit your limit.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

For example, if you are filling out a rental application, you will notice that you are asked to include your SSN and bank account information. If your kids know any of the passwords to your personal computers or online accounts, be sure you emphasize the importance of keeping them confidential. Monitor Your Statements.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

You’ll learn how to get more out of your office supplies, tips to green your computer and lots more. Head to Recyclebank’s EcoAcademy Study Hall to earn 165 points. To get started, just click on the “Earn Now” button in banner above.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2015

When I was a mainframe computer programmer and project manager, we used a relational database product from IBM called DB2. A bank might be reluctant to take on a large loan, but if you already have that much money in your broker account, leave it there to continue to earn money, and borrow against it if you deem it wise to have this debt.

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

Looking for fast and delicious meals that won’t break the bank? You can download the Free Kindle Reading App to your Computer, iPad, iPhone, or Blackberry! Also added some of our favorite coffee cake recipes, perfect with morning coffee, snacks or desserts. You can find even more FREE e-books on Amazon.com.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2013

For instance, if you’re debating whether to treat yourself to a new lipstick, you can pull up your bank and credit balances or check whether you have money left over in your "Me" category right there in the store. Plan your menus for the week and build your grocery list online via your smartphone or the computer.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Christopher & Banks : Although participation varies by store, Christopher & Banks typically offers 10% off any regular priced purchase for teachers with a valid school ID. Apple Store : Apple offers special education pricing on computers, software, and other products for teachers. You’ll just need to select your school.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Use this time to enjoy each other’s company and avoid easy distractions like your phone, computer and other electronic gadgets – head out to your local park or go to the movies. An easy way to redecorate without breaking the bank is to add new throw pillows in different colors and textures. Make every Sunday “family fun day”.

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