Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The expenses that factor into cost of living can include housing affordability, transportation expenses, food prices and entertainment costs. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the largest bill consumers pay each month is for housing. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the largest bill consumers pay each month is for housing.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 4, 2012
Here are 11 ways you can make your transportation needs a little more eco-friendly. Take Public Transportation If you live anywhere near a small or large city, you probably have access to some form of municipal public transportation. Rent A Bike Not near home but still want to explore the area?
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Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 8, 2018
Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. receipts, statements, all upcoming bills, and any other history of your spending.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 13, 2014
Let me tell you what I’ll be doing with that money instead: paying my rent, paying my bills, and spending on my current priorities. That’s right, I have other personal priorities for my money left over after the bills are paid that trump my best friend’s bachelorette party. And for me, the bachelorette party did not qualify.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 5, 2014
Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? 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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 16, 2014
Have you ever made a contingency budget- a plan for how you would pay your bills if you suddenly lost your income or how you would handle an unexpected windfall of cash? Once you’ve identified the cost of your true necessities (housing, transportation, food, etc), you’ll know how much you income you need to bring in at a minimum.
For the Mommas
JULY 10, 2016
You want to include all expenditures including, but not limited to: Housing- rent, mortgage, homeowner fees, homeowner insurance, lawn care services, housekeeping services, etc. Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Healthcare- medical bills, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, etc.
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