Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Use the above 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college fund.

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AUGUST 11, 2016

They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. ” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition.

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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. But I also have bills to pay and it’s important to buy healthy foods for my family to eat. The mortgage and other bills (utilities, insurance, etc.) must be paid. Money Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Even though I was helping my husband from home part-time with his business, I still felt like I wasn’t contributing to our finances and that drove me crazy. But chapter 17 helped me realize that I could contribute substantially to our finances–just in a different way. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

In short, if it involves finances, then there’s a way to plan for it and optimize the outcome. A financial plan can help you direct how you organize your finances, from the small, short-term questions to the big, long-term issues. Taxes – How can you minimize your tax bill and ensure the money is there when you need it?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation. We paid our bills on time, never carried credit card debt from month to month, but in that moment we could not pay our bills. When my own parents were the age that I am now, I was graduating from college.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2014

Agree on the values and expectations you want your children to have in the area of personal finance and consistently teach and enforce those between the two of you (and clue in any significant others in your family such as aunts, uncles, grandparents and etc). Derailing them with sudden windfalls. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Make it obvious that you want to split the bill. Even if you were invited to the occasion (as opposed to initiating it yourself), don’t assume that everyone else will automatically be prepared to pay their share of the bill when it arrives. Related posts: 5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund.

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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. The College Investor: Top Five College Myths – Dispelled! There were 56 submissions this week.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

These can be had directly from a mortgage lender or through a state housing finance agency, which connects first-time buyers with partner lenders. Through state housing finance agencies (HFAs), Fannie and Freddie also back another set of 3 percent down payment programs, called HFA Preferred and HFA Advantage , respectively.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2012

How I wish I had followed all the advice I happily ignored when I finished college and started work. I’d spend hours listing my income and bills and spending and then when I added everything up, there was never enough money to cover my expenditure. I created budgets; several times, in fact. Here are the steps: Set a Budget.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. 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.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. Entries such as your mortgage, gas, electricity bill, and so on are essential.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 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. The College Investor : Best Defensive Stock Sectors The best stock sectors for playing defense in a rough market.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. I set up a strategy years ago to pay for those yearly expenses , so thankfully, there’s money for these bills and we won’t fall behind. I connected with some college friends via Zoom for a happy hour.

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 25, 2012

Even prior to college, students are required to have all sorts of supplies, and that can put a strain on your wallet. Don’t worry about raking up those credit card bills, or putting a dent in your savings. Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

After trying to extend credit to finance the vacation and we were denied (best thing to ever happen to us) we realized we made too much money to be living like this and something had to change. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? The bill was paid for in cash!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

An August 2013 issue of Daily Finance, in an article entitled Credit Card Debt Falling But Still Very High reported: “According to data from the Federal Reserve, as of July 2013, the average indebted household in the U.S. I hate getting a bill for something I ate, digested and eliminated a month ago! It’s probably working!

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For the Mommas

JULY 23, 2012

Even prior to college, schools are requiring students to have all sorts of supplies. Don’t worry about raking up those credit card bills, or putting a dent in your savings. Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential. Though they bring in great education value, they cost a lot.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

We met in college and currently both feel drawn toward higher education. The other thing we did was switch our cell phone bill. I had planned to work hard on repaying debt even before I was finished with college, and Jon hopped on board pretty quickly once we saw glimpses of what a debt free life could look like.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Corey is the author and creator of 20′s Finances. His personal finance blog offers great ways to save money as well as tips to plan for the future. There were at least two major paper mills in the town and provided a great way for people to make a living, especially for those without a college education.

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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. They will feel the pain when you tell them no.

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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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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways Home equity loans and HELOCs are both financing tools that allow you to borrow against your ownership stake in your home. Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans are two similar finance tools — methods of borrowing money against the ownership stake you have in your home. Home equity loan: What is it?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. finances/budget/spending?

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Saving Everyday

JULY 30, 2012

Even prior to college, schools are requiring students to have all sorts of supplies. Don’t worry about raking up those credit card bills, or putting a dent in your savings. Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential. Though they bring in great education value, they cost a lot.

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For the Mommas

JULY 28, 2012

Even prior to college, schools are requiring students to have all sorts of supplies. Don’t worry about raking up those credit card bills, or putting a dent in your savings. Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential. Though they bring in great education value, they cost a lot.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Attention, personal finance readers and gurus! Parents start teaching this concept when a child is a toddler and continue to try to drill it in all the way through the teen and college years. She didn’t need to pay utility bills – wood for heat and cooking was obtained from the farm. Really, are you sure ? What is a want?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

If you qualify for the best rates, a HELOC can be a less expensive way to consolidate debt or finance a home renovation. Flexibility With a HELOC, you use the funds as you need them, then repay only what you borrowed (with interest). Should you get a HELOC?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

have barely any bills and be able to live off passive income. We paid for braces, college tuition for my son, and did fun stuff like traveling while we were paying off debt. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

While the forecast doesn’t call for massive savings — for HE loans, anyway — any reduction in borrowing costs saves prospective borrowers some cash, and encourages them to turn to this financing tool. Covering large medical bills: Health care can be incredibly expensive, and medical problems often arise unexpectedly. to 10 percent.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

I had the opportunity and was encouraged to attend college – resulting in better job opportunities. What are today’s times and culture doing to influence people’s finances? Henry Ford is credited with inventing the assembly line, making cars affordable. Perhaps not. I am a product of my times.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . I found Dave Ramsey’s plan about a year after we had been married and finances were really tight, especially with a variable income. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally?

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.

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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. We both went to college, we both worked hard, and we felt like we were fairly intelligent human beings. We invest heavily into our retirement accounts and also into our kids’ college savings accounts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

If you make $50,000 a year after taxes and spend $60,000 a year, your finances are going backward. But, you can’t escape your life and the bills will follow you. You got divorced, had medical bills, or were unemployed. Not pretend our finances are fine. Related posts: How to Graduate College Without Being Broke.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. Set up automatic bill payment so that you’re never late on payments again.

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