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?
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. The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage.
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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”.
Saving Cents With Sense
OCTOBER 5, 2011
Manage all your online banking accounts all from your phone. GasBuddy – Find the cheapest gas wherever you are. Locate gas stations near your location and compare prices before you go. Skype – Already popular to talk on the computer via the internet, now there is an iPhone application.
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. For other receipts from a credit card for example, groceries or gas, keep until you get your next statement to look for any errors.
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. Just by looking up where to find the cheapest gas, you can save up to 20 cents per gallon. and Canada only.
Saving With Shellie
JULY 23, 2014
6 Gas Buddy. It is perfect for budget travel, as you would likely not know where the best gas deals are when in an unfamiliar city. If you regularly print coupons from Coupons.com you know that they have a print limit of two coupons per computer. Download: iTunes | Google Play | Amazon. #6
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