Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money.

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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 have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. 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.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2013

Timing Matters in Finances. Notice the Way Money Moves through Your Personal Economy. Some of my automatically paid bills, like the satellite TV bill and the produce delivery, are charged to the credit card each month. Is Automatic Bill Pay Right for You? And that can make a difference.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Rather, you are looking to cut the cost of your grocery bill. Medical emergencies, car emergencies, or family situations may arise where you need to dip into your emergency fund. It is a known truth, and emphasized by our current economy, that people have a hard time saving money. Share your ideas below!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Start an Emergency Fund One of the biggest things you can do to help avoid disasters is to create an emergency fund. This is a reserve of money for emergencies; leave it alone and don’t go dipping into it for general spending. A diversified mutual fund is an excellent way to achieve a diversified portfolio.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Teachers income in Texas actually starts pretty good ($44,000 when I started), but it doesn’t increase much and there aren’t any bonuses (some years it doesn’t even increase WITH inflation…one year we didn’t even get a raise due to the economy). It’s important to be on the same page as your spouse about finances.

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