Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

I started when I went back to work after staying home with the kids for a decade and kept it up through 23 years in a career and now through almost 2 years in retirement. Research indicates that people who work out first thing in the morning are more apt to stick to it. I actually started working out in the morning by accident.

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At Home Home Work At&T 198

Couponing 101

JULY 26, 2011

Today, you can pick up pretty much any book, newspaper, or magazine and find an article about getting out of debt. Did you know that: * Nellie Mae reports that the average amount of credit card debt held by college graduates is $2,700. * USA Today reports that the average college graduate owes about $19,000 in student loan debt. . *

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Saving Money Money Kids Debt 103

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 3, 2014

When debts force Charles to work at several jobs, his entire family pitches in to earn the needed money. Melissa Sue Anderson – Happy Birthday To Me , TV’s “The Love Boat”. Season Two brings new challenges and unforgettable frontier adventures. Mary’s gift for mathematics makes her the talk of the town.

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Giveaway Blu Ray Zoya Air Purifiers 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2012

Start (or rebuild) your marriage with these financial strategies and keep debt out of your marriage! Some tips may obvious, some unorthodox, but they will all work. Our fifth item up for bid is 50th birthday party sponsored by Boomer and Echo. The next item up for bid is a night out at the club sponsored by BarWhiz.

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Money Price Finance Prizes 171

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) In addition to finding gifts for Christmas, I stock my gift closet with extra toys to have on hand for birthday parties. Short on cash?

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Christmas Toys Gifts Bath and Body Works 80

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. If you need to earn less, this allows you to choose to work less, or work more but retire early. Brown bag it to work. If you know there’s a birthday coming up, you’ll have time to make a gift in advance instead of last minute.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Couponing 101

JANUARY 4, 2011

Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) In addition to finding gifts for Christmas, I stock my gift closet with extra toys to have on hand for birthday parties. Short on cash?

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Saving Money Christmas Money Bath and Body Works 74

For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

The term “sinking fund” was originally a business term used to designate a savings account where a corporation holds funds for the repayment of a debt in order to improve their liquidity. The key is to figuring out what works and not discounting the value of finding a couple dollars here and a couple dollars there!

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Craigslist West Virginia Bank Banking 78

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Each year, more than 9 million people have their identity stolen, resulting in debt , lost job opportunities, and even a criminal record. Don’t choose passwords that could be obvious to anyone who knows you: no pets’ names, no birthdays, and no phone numbers. Keep Your Social Security Number Safe.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Many families are toeing the line of slipping into debt, if they aren’t already over their heads. That worked for a little while, but as an adult, I needed to be fiscally responsible for myself and learn some impulse control. I’m all about the small steps lately, because they work. I know how hard it is to start saving.

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Building Emergency Fund Money Savings Account 225

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Instead of spending his birthday check for $10, my husband put it in savings – every single time. My husband worked overtime – 10 hours a day and a lot of weekends.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Debt consolidation loans help minimize the payment you have to pay, which was a huge help back when I was a broke college graduate. How much are you overspending?

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

Some folks persist in activities and thoughts that keep them in poverty such as overspending or lack of desire to do what it takes (such as working for money or denying themselves current rewards). Eventually, they will seek out information and perhaps even assistance in learning to manage the wealth they have worked so hard to achieve.

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