Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

While my spouse and I were in the throes of child rearing we didn’t think much about providing an intentional or structured set of lessons around personal finance. Take them to the bank and let them see you make your deposits. Buy them a piggy bank and help them remember to feed it when they can.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends. I’m a big fan of online accounts, like Capital One 360 , that you will connect to your local bank. How Much Do I Need in an Emergency Fund?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

I could talk all day about personal finance and money-saving strategies, but my husband, while very responsible with money, just doesn’t feel the same way. To keep the communication flowing, I created my very first Balance Sheet to give my husband a snapshot of our household and business finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2011

If one of your New Year’s resolutions or goals was to manage your budget better in 2011, like millions of other people, then you really should check out Mint.com. This FREE budgeting software helps you manage all your personal finances, including bank accounts, credit cards, and investments, all in one place.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

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. Most of the time, the best we can expect from bank savings accounts has been from 2% to 5% before inflation.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation. You can get a personal loan from online lenders, banks and credit unions, and the funds are provided in a lump sum. You will also start to repay the money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

As some of you know, one of my goals for 2011 is to become a certified fitness professional. The goal was to be certified by summer. Moolanomy tells us how we can reach our savings goals by using virtual bank accounts. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how they make healthy lunches from home and save.

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freestuff.tv

MAY 18, 2011

Here are some secret tips in creating a budget that can rejuvenate your personal finances and become debt free. If needed, you can even create a savings account with a reputable bank and then tie that account with your salary account. Maintain this savings account to witness positive financial results.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends. We use an online account, like Capital One 360 , that is connected to our local bank. How Much Do I Need in an Emergency Fund?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Setting goals and reaching them continues to be enriching and satisfying to me. 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. You can’t have it all.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). The goal is to stay on track to a final dollar goal by knowing the anticipated value of your pool each period (again, this could be weekly, monthly, yearly, etc). My copy has a copyright date of 2008. Value Averaging.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. Corey presents Benefits of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage posted at Steadfast Finances , saying, “Have you ever considered an adjustable rate mortgage?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

After all it was not the people who caused the problem so why should they suffer while the banks get off scot-free? KT presents In Debt Consider Paying Cash for Your Purchases posted at Personal Finance Journey , saying, “Are you in debt besides the mortgage? They do not like this austerity business one little bit.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. Almost 70% of Generation X have less than $1000 in personal savings account. *. We still refer to it often to remind ourselves of our goals and objectives. of Generation X report a retirement savings account balance of $0.**.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Balance Junkie shares with us the nitty gritty on our personalities and how they really can effect how we manage our money. Sustainable Personal Finance gives us the how to on installing a low flow toilet.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Set a Savings Goal “Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” Set personal and financial goals for your savings. Additionally, I have a checking account and a savings account with the same bank. They can be anything.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. What’s your best frugal win?

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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. Personal Finance Journey : Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy to Your Kids?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

I firmly believe, that if you do want to accumulate worldly wealth, the one most important thing is your own single minded persistence in pursuit of that goal. It could mean that you look around for new and better ways to move towards your goal. Depositing each and every birthday and Christmas gift check in the bank.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

” Income Squeezer presents My previous job as a pizza delivery guy posted at Personal Finance Success , saying, “During the summer-fall of 2004 I worked at a local Domino’s Pizza as a driver. Without insurance, this could literally break the bank for many people. This expense is usually well worth the trade.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. I felt a lot of relief when I was finally debt free and actually made a new goal to pay off my house as quickly as possible. Review bank accounts daily.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

It was getting to the point that as soon as I got paid, covered my monthly bills and made the required debt repayments my bank account was back to zero again. Many personal finance bloggers talk about having a “no spend week” – well basically I had a “no spend” five years! Here’s how it works.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. While discount availability varies by state, some of the most impactful discounts include: Automatic payments Caret Down Signing up for automatic payments that come directly from a bank account might lower your rate.

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