Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Listed below are the 5 best measures you can take in order to conserve energy and save on monthly electricity bills. Perhaps the best way to save electricity is to cut down “on-screen time” when you’re not actually working. Check out this electrician based in Albany, WA if you need an example ([link]. So, what to do?

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APRIL 1, 2021

Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Rather, you are looking to cut the cost of your grocery bill. This will help you save money, especially when you take a look at the prices of food today. Now that you know how to save, let’s take a look at how to put the savings away. Save Those Pennies. Saving money is essential. Automatic Deposit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

The author of Kiplinger article ‘How Money Is Used as a Weapon in Relationships ‘ says: “Money is among the most powerful weapons of control in a relationship.” Yet newlyweds as well as long time married folks may not even be aware of some of the money tricks they or their spouse could be using. Asset hiding.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account. It is simple to open a savings account if you haven’t already. Be a savvy spender by using coupons. Cut down on your bills.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

With so many things that we parents have to teach our children, from using the potty to being a good and decent citizen, it’s no wonder that financial lessons sometimes get pushed aside in favor of more immediate needs in raising our kids. Here are a few that worked for us. Set an example of living below your means.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Before you know it, you will be saving more in 2015 and become a savvy shopper! 10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year. Pay yourself first with a savings account. It is simple to open a savings account if you haven’t already. Be a savvy spender by using coupons. Cut down on your bills.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I’m using Christmas as the goal because it’s three months away, and that’s what most people are looking for this time of year. Having said that, use this as a guide to work towards your goals all year long ! Sell it and save it! Used clothing, toys, and necessities sell very well. Have you got kids?

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Coupons Do Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

For example, I went to University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada for a year. I remember I had spent $800 Dollars (that was the USD amount as they had converted it for me) and I didn’t have that money in my bank account. For example , the Boston Museum of Fine Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2011

And with spring time comes spring cleaning, the chance to de-clutter your house, get rid of the belongings you no longer have use for and freshen up the old place. But the cost of cleaning products and the chemicals used in many of them means that spring cleaning can come at a cost to both you and the environment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 11, 2012

Basic Investment Strategies Here are some of the basic investment strategies that people use: Use the growth strategy where you buy stocks in a company that has great potential for growth. Roth IRAs allow tax-free withdrawals on accounts that are more than five years old. I would love to hear what they are.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Portions of this article were drafted using an in-house natural language generation platform. A personal loan is money borrowed from a lender that can be used for nearly any purpose. Consolidate debt: You can use a personal loan to consolidate expensive debt, such as credit card debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. It is NOT a spending account. We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

With just one emergency such as a car breaking down or, in the US, a medical bill, many could be in a very precarious position. I know how hard it is to start saving. As the time passed, I was able to figure out ways to save more money and stay on top of my finances. Extra Income Goes Into Savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

Only a small portion of your FICO score is based on having and using revolving credit. Pay your bills on time and avoid carrying credit card balances, and you’re well on your way to an excellent score. Also, consumers with the best scores hold a variety of credit accounts – for example, a mortgage, an auto loan and a credit card.

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Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

This is the first year I started a Disney/vacation savings account of $25 a week. Here we go… Disney Trip 2012 – Total Savings Goal = $2555.35. 5 nights at Port Orleans Riverside Royal Rooms (used the current 20% room discount ). For example, if my total is $1.25, I give $2.00 1 Park ticket per person.

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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. So we just give up on trying to control expenditure and saving. Wouldn’t it be much simpler if you only had a few accounts, maybe a working account and one or two savings accounts?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information. I have finally listed many of the financial resources, firms, services, and products that I personally use and recommend. Open a savings account and put away 10 percent as a minimum.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Putting money in an IRA or a 401(k) could help postpone or even avoid future capital gains tax bills. 2023 capital gains tax calculator Use this capital gains calculator to estimate your taxes on assets sold in 2023. Our capital gains tax calculator shows how much that could save. How do I avoid capital gains taxes?

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For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

Over the next several weeks we will be posting articles that will help you budget and save your money. Couponing is a great start (you do use coupons, right?) Healthcare- medical bills, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, etc. This is where having a savings account comes in handy.

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