Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

You can have a fun, and usually inexpensive time helping them learn by showing them companies, factories and banks in action. Teach your kid about banking and currency creation. You can tour several federal reserve banks in different parts of the company. In Kansas City, all ages can visit the Money Museum.

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Kids and Family Money Kansas City Kids 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account. Back then I had a passbook.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Penniless Parenting hosted the Festival of Frugality – Life Stages Edition and included YFS’ post, Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel. Many thanks to Young Adult Finances who hosted the Yakezie Carnival – Mardi Gras Edition and included my post, African Safaris, Gorilla Treks and Blogcation.

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Personal Finance Finance Las Vegas Budgeting 133

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

You apply for a private student loan through a bank, credit union or online lender. Compare offers from multiple lenders including banks, credit unions, online companies and state-based lenders to find the lowest interest rate. You apply for a federal student loan by submitting the FAFSA. How do I choose a private college loan online?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2014

As a result of the PlayStation breach, I began changing the way I use my credit and debit cards , and my bank accounts , so that I could limit the difficulties associated with breaches of this nature. This is because I don’t want my bank account compromised. Use Credit Cards. I use credit cards a lot more now. What do you think?

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Credit Cards Bank Banking Identity Theft 193

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

The key is to invest the time to teach your kids the right ways to manage their finances. Teach them actionable methods and strategies that will help them learn all of the ropes of personal finance. Lots of parents struggle with giving their children more freedom as they get older. Teach them how to pay bills.

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Bills Finance Budget Budgeting 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2014

Despite our intertwined lives financially, we hadn’t combined finances up until recently. I have never liked the principle of an allowance (it seems too child/parent and not like something a couple who is working together on their finances would partake in), but it may make the most sense.

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Financial Goals Goals Emergency Fund Finance 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Forty-one percent of adults in the United States gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance (according to the 2011 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling). According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6 Your children know that you are saving money.

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United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition. ” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. But for our own safety net, we must make our finances a priority. This leaves not much left to save for retirement.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

With so many things that we parents have to teach our children, from using the potty to being a good and decent citizen, it’s no wonder that financial lessons sometimes get pushed aside in favor of more immediate needs in raising our kids. Take them to the bank and let them see you make your deposits. Take them into the bank.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

Depositing each and every birthday and Christmas gift check in the bank. Depositing part of your check in the bank for savings before you spend it on anything else. Buying personal finance books at garage sales and reading them one after another to make sure you have a basis of knowledge on money management.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

It’s another late night of trying to juggle the finances and balance the budget. This intuitive app, which links and pulls information directly from your bank accounts, also will categorize all of your expenses and generate budgets based on your spending habits. Toshl Finance. iAllowance is a piggy bank for the digital age.

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Money Budgeting Budget Finance 89

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. Gone were the days of having one bank account and only having to keep very simple records. A fulfilled life, to me, is a life of accomplishment. Setting goals and reaching them continues to be enriching and satisfying to me. You can’t have it all.

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. We have a 5 year old son and are in the process of adopting our 2 year old and 4 month old foster sons, making us parents of 3 boys! We must have the money in the bank for every purchase. Tell us about you and your family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Take a moment to watch them.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2012

If you need to run to the bank, the grocery store, or the mall, you can try to run all of those errands on the same day instead of separate days, and this will reduce your overall gas consumption. This might be hard for some parents to do, but it will really help with gas costs. Try looking at the things that you need to do in a week.

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Gas Mileage Car Cars Gas 186

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 7, 2014

I am a 40-something wife, mother, and small business owner who is passionate about my family, food, running, and our finances. After I got married, I realized my mom was still on the account, I had to go to the bank to get my mommy off the account and put my new husband on the account. But you knew that, right?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

We lived our lives as if the money was never ending and we truly believed we were immune to ever having to worry about our finances. Our parents thought we had joined a cult and our friends called us those cheap people. Andrea and I jumped in the car and drove down to pay our last payment to our local Bank of America.

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Debt Finds Debt Free Television 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

I’ve added money to the card in all3 ways I was able: by charging money on my other American Express card, by debiting it from my bank account and by purchasing a MoneyPak and adding the funds to the card. American Express is a name I trust with my finances and this prepaid card has showed me how versatile of a company they are!

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