Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Knowing exactly how much income is going out towards bills, unplanned expenses, and splurges is the first step in saving for a college fund. Look up the last three months receipts, ATM receipts, and bank records. Eating Out. Look at the pattern of how money was spent in prior months eating out.

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College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The first thing I do every morning is make coffee, sit down at my desk, open my budget spreadsheet, log into the bank, and enter anything that came out overnight plus what we spent the previous day. I regularly find Magnolia Home items for dirt cheap, and they make great gifts! For one-time projects, consider renting.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. We rent now and are much happier. People are surprised that we are in our fifties and renting, but it works for us.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” This could be your rent/mortgage, utilities, loan payments, anything that has a due date. Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. ” We’ve been there too.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

If you have a bank account that enables you to track your transactions, now would be a good time to get that out in front of you so this figure is as accurate as possible. Food- groceries, eating out, ordering delivery, etc. Miscellaneous- entertainment, clothing, gifts, etc. Step #3: Trim the fat.

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Budgeting Budget Insurance Homeowner Insurance 40