Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2014

As we are getting married in just two and a half short months (gosh, time flies), my fiancé and I sat down a couple of weekends ago to do a comprehensive budget analysis. We started by categorizing our bills and spending into groups, such as housing and transportation. Other than housing, our biggest budget buster is transportation.

Transportation 167

Transportation Fuel Economy Insurance Public Transit 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 14, 2014

From the subject line I knew exactly what it was, but I wanted no part of it because I knew the effect it would have on my family’s budget. My wife and I were going to have to discuss a change to our monthly budget. Gasoline : We currently budget $75 a week for gasoline which translates to a tank of gas for our van.

Health Care 187

Health Care Budgeting Budget Gasoline 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 14, 2013

Master the Art of Budgeting. Budgeting is simply spending just within your means. Avoiding the unnecessary things like extra trips to the store can help you save on gas or transportation expenses, and limiting the times that you eat out can actually do a lot for your finances. Who Needs a Budget?

Money 273

Money Cable Service Budgeting Budget 273

For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2016

Welcome to the first article in our new budgeting series. Over the next several weeks we will be posting articles that will help you budget and save your money. but there are many others things you can do to help with your finances. 6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To. Telephone/cell phone.

Budgeting 40

Budgeting Budget Insurance Homeowner Insurance 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport. Create a Budget If you don’t have an up-to-date budget, create one. So, how did you do?

Emergency Fund 212

Emergency Fund Credit Cards Budgeting Budget 212

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. Rosa Wilson presents Change of Address: 10 Reasons Your Gas Bill is So High posted at Change of Address.

Frugal 150

Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. Introduce budgeting concepts by talking about how much you allocate for groceries. Show them how to pump gas and how the pump shows what you are putting in.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187