Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

My son knows that there are two meeting points out (depending on whether he leaves out the front or out the back) in our neighborhood. Financial contact numbers for banks, credit issuers, insurance companies, and others. You can augment with other emergency sources as well. Credit card with an adequate limit.

Emergency Fund 211

Emergency Fund Job Loss Transportation Staying Warm 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

I like travel, I feel it’s important to set money aside for retirement and my son’s college education, and I like charitable giving. An automatic contribution is made monthly to the local food bank, and I tithe. Stop thinking about what you are “supposed” to do, and pay attention to your own values.

Budgeting 218

Budgeting Budget Work Making 218

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2014

Traditional investment advice says that you shouldn’t invest in the market until you are financially stable, have an emergency fund and have taken care of other basics, such as insurance of all kinds, debt removal and etc. My father-in-law lined up his grown sons and daughters to chip into a fund, from which he bought stock.

Emergency Fund 184

Emergency Fund Debt Money Father 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2014

It’s one thing to have a couple thousand dollars in an emergency fund. It’s quite another to let a few thousand dollars (or even more) sit in a low-yield bank account that doesn’t serve much of a purpose. Instead, you want to put that money to work for you so that you can enjoy life. Invest that Money.

Money 200

Money Emergency Fund Work Advantage 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Glen Craig from Free From Broke asks Are Banks Ratcheting Up Their Profiling Efforts? , “In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.&#. . Squirrelers from Squirrelers presents The Case for a Bigger Emergency Fund. I totally agree.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Bank of America card holders can enjoy FREE museum membership once a month. Record all your expenses for one month. Cut down on your bills.

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Bank of America card holders can enjoy FREE museum membership once a month. Record all your expenses for one month. Cut down on your bills.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40