Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

This summer, I had the opportunity to work with Prudential on their Women Inspired campaign. One of the hardest conversations I have had with my husband was when I told him that I didn’t know how we would pay our bills that month. Read my other Women Inspired posts here: A Goal without a Plan is just a Wish. My Life Plan.

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Finance Debt August 2013 100

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Do a Budget Check Up. Has it been a while since you set up all your auto payments for certain monthly bills? It never hurts to do a budget check up. This year, we found a company that offered us a drastically reduced bill on our various insurance coverages if we did them all thru them. Is your cable bill high?

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Budget Budgeting October December 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

When you sit for someone else, that’s money that doesn’t have to go to the sitter — and might be used to pay utility bills. Many homeless shelters, children’s homes, and battered women’s shelters can probably use the items. Or, if you are really worried about giving cash, consider paying a bill directly.

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Giving Money Donation Bills 235

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

I'm participating in Women’s Money Week which is about encouraging women to speak up about money, take control of our finances, and reshape our financial future. Women’s Money Week will run from March 5th-11th, 2012 on WomensMoneyWeek.com — coinciding with International Women’s Day. Consider an Adult Allowance.

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

We’ll live in a dorm (which fits us perfectly but we know sounds terrible to others) in our own apartment while I (Krista) work in student development providing mentoring/counseling/student discipline to the 150 women in the dorm and Jon will work right across the street as the assistant director of admissions.

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Fashion Without Guilt

APRIL 2, 2009

As I mentioned in Fashion Tip Monday, budgeting can help control the impulse buys. Budget being the topic of conversation, I am going to share some tips and programs that will help make sense of your money. As women we have a chromosome within our body that is filled with the gene SPEND MONEY. Money and Style go hand in hand.

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Finance Budget Budgeting Mobile Phone 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

We get the satellite bill and pay the price on the statement. Women especially need to give themselves permission to negotiate, be exposed to those doing negotiations and practice negotiation. Inability to negotiate better salaries has been identified as a major factor in why women are paid less than men. What Can Be Negotiated?

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Haggle Haggling Price Discount 202

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 7, 2010

She really understands how real women want to dress: fashionably but realistic. I’m already so grateful to Rachel for collaborating with Macy’s to create the reasonably priced and extremely beautiful line Rachel Rachel Roy , but adding Jessica Stam to the bill has made me ecstatic!!

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Collectibles 2010 Budgeting Budget 60

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

If both you and your spouse are eating out every day for lunch, you’re looking at $128/month – on top of your regular grocery bill. Men are as guilty of this as women are. There are a lot of ways that we humans waste money but these are the hugest budget drainers. 128 per month amasses, without interest, to $1536 per year.

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Budget Budgeting May Lunch 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Budgeting and Economics. Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Find out the purpose of budgeting and whether it’s important for you. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The perfect gift for women on-the-go, Spa Flops keep legs and feet warm while nail polish dries! These insoles are a great budget-friendly stocking stuffer for the active person on your list that is always on their feet! This adorable necklace hangs from an 18″ stainless steel ball chain and includes an initial charm.

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Gifts Giveaway Handbags and Wallets Flowers and Gifts 80

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. Learn how you can amend regular over spending habit and stick to the budget. Well, not to worry.

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Money 2012 June Credit Cards 124

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 10, 2012

You taught us to be strong women and we’ll all be ok.” From working with your creditors, to negotiating your bills, to clever ways to save. Budget Recipes ” – I love cooking more than I love coupons. I’ll get back to showing you how you CAN feed your family healthy meals on a budget. In my personal life ~. Yep, I said it!

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