Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

They also lack much of an idea about how money itself is made, stored and distributed. You can have a fun, and usually inexpensive time helping them learn by showing them companies, factories and banks in action. Take your first grader and above to see how cars are made at the Toyota factory in Georgetown, Kentucky.

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MARCH 14, 2023

With gas prices still high and inflation putting pressure on people’s budgets, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its editors’ picks for 2023’s Best Gas Credit Cards to help drivers save money, along with a new survey to gauge consumer sentiment. Best Gas Rewards Credit Card: The U.S.

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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

MARCH 22, 2012

Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #76 and included the guest post Staying Positive in a Bad Situation as did Thirty Six Months who hosted Carnival of Financial Camaraderie – Rain Man Edition. Girls Just Wanna Have Funds included Nelson’s post, Saving Money on Las Vegas in the Carnival of Personal Finance #351.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

How To Save. Now that you know how to save, let’s take a look at how to put the savings away. The first place you should stop is the bank. Whether it is a piggy bank or your private branch, put the money away. Anytime you find change, throw it in the bank. Save Those Pennies. Saving money is essential.

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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). How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. When you set goals, think about the positive change in the world you want to make or how you want to affect the people around you.

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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. They will hear you talking about how much is left for groceries, or how to get the electric bill paid this month. Let them open their own bank account.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2014

In the personal finance world, it’s common to focus on all the small ways you can save money each day. You may have to wait a little longer to see some of your entertainment, but that’s a big savings that you can take to the bank each month. Bank Your Savings. The idea is that small savings add up over time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. But I have discovered no softer pillow than having money in the bank for emergencies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Also, it will allow you to more easily track your businesses finances, as well as your own personal finances. To do this, simply go to your bank and open a business checking account for the business you legally created above. Or, have you been thinking about starting one? If so, what is holding you back?

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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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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. Teach them how to pay bills. Show them how to create a budget.

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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. How to Save Money on Food. How to Reduce Gas Consumption. How to Save Money on Utilities. How to Fight your Ever-Increasing Phone Bill. Finally, use technology.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 8, 2013

Steve Weisman reveals the threats of new identity theft attacks based on use of Facebook, iPad, iPhone, Android, cloud apps, iPod, and other new technologies -- and shows you how to protect yourself, or how to fix the damage if you've already been attacked!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. Moolanomy tells us how we can reach our savings goals by using virtual bank accounts. Frugal Dad tells us how it’s possible to have a wedding on a budget. What did you do? Managing Money. Going Frugal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

” Dr Dean presents iPads And Tablets: Ten Ways To Keep ‘Em Safe While Traveling posted at The Millionaire Nurse Blog , saying, “iPad’s size and weight make them great for traveling Read all about how to help keep yours from the black hole that is ‘ airline lost and found.’ Can you blame them?

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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

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. You don’t have to contend with deciding which bill to pay or how to avoid a debt collector’s call or trying to keep the landlord off your back.

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For the Mommas

JULY 23, 2012

Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. How to Enter? :: Go to Credit Sesame. :: Create a Free Account (no credit cards required / no trial periods ever). What does Credit Sesame do?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

About the Author: Tony Standin is a personal finance writer who loves to save money, live an eco-friendly life, and enjoy time with his family. Seven Cheap Hobbies That You and Your Family Can Enjoy How to Have a Party Without Breaking The Bank Fun And Inexpensive Holiday Activities For The Whole Family Staycations Are For Suckers!

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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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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. *. A few of my favorite personal finance books: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness , by Dave Ramsey. And Read some more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. Balance Junkie shares with us the nitty gritty on our personalities and how they really can effect how we manage our money. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how we can save money where we least expect it. What do you think?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

How You Can Squeeze Teaching these Concepts into Your Busy Day? Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. If they don’t use lunch money, talk about how their lunches are paid. Food Related.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

And I’m not talking about how to spend it (we all know how to do that and then some!). I’m talking about how to earn, save, invest, and ultimately make your money work for you. Coupon To be a frugal mom, you need to learn how to coupon. See how it all ties together? You will need those lenders.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

This is not something I want to see, so today I have a few videos for you that will dispell credit card myths, teach you how to use them properly, how to keep them safe, and how to make sure you should be getting credit in the first place. Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 9, 2014

I think about FinCon for example, the conference for personal finance bloggers I attended last weekend in New Orleans. Sometimes the things we have to give up to put an extra few bucks in the bank account aren’t really worth it. Saving money isn’t always as clear-cut as it seems. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. Assess Your Bank Accounts The next simple thing is to look at your bank accounts; if you have several, think whether you need them all. We often seem to complicate things, don’t we?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Paul Vachon presents Frugal Living Made Easy posted at The Frugal Toad , saying, “Frugal living is all about making informed and deliberate choices in how to spend money. Without insurance, this could literally break the bank for many people.

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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. It really was no way to live; constantly worrying about a surprise bill dropping through the door and how I could handle even the slightest financial emergency.

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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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