Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

The key is to invest the time to teach your kids the right ways to manage their finances. Teach them actionable methods and strategies that will help them learn all of the ropes of personal finance. Show them how to create a budget. A budget is pretty simple to make and can be constructed in a few minutes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2013

Emily @ Evolving Personal Finance is a user and wonders about Using Upromise to Pay Down Student Loans. Here’s how Team DINKs feels at DINKs Finance with their post for how to Save Money and Be Healthy at the Same Time. Kyle at The Penny Hoarder is giving away a MacBook Air ! Have you ever heard of Upromise?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. 20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

is giving away $1000 worth of cash prizes. Don’t miss Danielle’s Tips for Creating an Engaging and Profitable Website at Saving Without a Budget. Read her latest installment, For Love & Money Friday – Making a Budget as a Couple over on Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses. My friend Stephen over at howtosavemoney.ca

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 29, 2015

Plus, if you subscribe now, you’ll get a chance to win these three personal finance books. I have a weakness for personal finance books, especially those written by bloggers. So if you’re interested in subscribing to my free FBS Weekly, then you might have a chance to give these books a new life.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. After trying to extend credit to finance the vacation and we were denied (best thing to ever happen to us) we realized we made too much money to be living like this and something had to change. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Despite 2012 being over, Invest It Wisely’s idea to fight the winter blues by giving to causes you believe in is a sure-fire way to ensure you’re on your way to a fantastic 2013. Working to build your emergency fund?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Research and choose your franchise There are a variety of types of franchises to choose from, so you’ll want to start researching to find the one that aligns best with your interests, goals and budget. You’ll want to think about your personal budget and net worth and what type of franchise you might be able to afford.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

It’s a great way to get to know one another and help give each other’s blogs some extra exposure. Jacob from My Personal Finance Journey shares tips about how he saves big money on food and beverages at Saving Money On Food & Drinks at Happy Simple Living. I hosted Broke Professionals post , and they hosted mine!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

I’m not much into budgeting. It’s true that what I do with money technically amounts to a budgeting technique, but the idea of a traditional budget has never appealed to me. It’s a lot like a budget, and many people have told me they think that it’s a budget. Let’s consult the budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2016

My view is that an allowance can be a chance to teach budgeting, opportunity costs and delayed gratification – if done right. Instead of just giving your kid an allowance (aka ‘extra’ money), split up the household budget and allocate a piece of it to your child to manage (their allowance).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

She is giving away an iPad mini that you can enter for here. Good Reads From The Blogosphere: No matter how tight your budget is, there are always ways to save more. If so, check out SFB’s post on How to Find the Best Mortgage at Simple Finance Blog. Mike from Personal Finance Journey wants to know if coupons are worth it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. learning to give by having them donate last years clothing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2014

Lots of them are common sense – things like not spoiling your kids by giving them everything they want. Giving them conflicting money messages. Your approach to things as mundane as whether or not to give an allowance or to provide monetary awards for certain accomplishments can cause conflict between you or confusion in your children.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Our personal finances obviously require attention all year long. Another example is that once a month I calculate our net worth and review our discretionary spending budget vs. actuals. Clean out and organize paper files for personal finances. Update our marriage timeline document.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Budgeting and Economics. Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Find out the purpose of budgeting and whether it’s important for you. posted at Personal Finance Whiz , saying, “*No.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

That’s why a vast majority of us go the financing route. Not only will that give you something to break down (how much you need to save every day, every week, and every month), but it will also help you visualize the end game; it will help you strategize better. How much of that do you have saved up as we speak?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Becoming debt-free became very appealing and the idea of being able to give more, save more, and live more was the direction we wanted to go. Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. How I Managed our Family Budget During the Pandemic. A guiding light!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Three Alternatives to a Budget [link] I like the envelope system. Getting Started With Credit Repair [link] Don't give up. 5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund [link] #. RT @ wellheeledblog Carnival of Personal Finance: Cupid Edition | Well Heeled Blog [link] #. Thanks MDJ #. Better now #.

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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.&#. FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. Bucksome Boomer shares with us how to revolutionize our finances using our savings. I have to give some of these a try. Happy bday!!!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

Starting with your local stores, make up a tour and give it yourself. Showing your child first hand how currency and coins are produced can generate lots of discussion about money and finances. Online tours and activities are an alternative if you can’t visit in person. Teach kids about products. Louis HomeSchoolers site.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

I could talk all day about personal finance and money-saving strategies, but my husband, while very responsible with money, just doesn’t feel the same way. To keep the communication flowing, I created my very first Balance Sheet to give my husband a snapshot of our household and business finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

That should give me enough time to figure out what kind of camera I really need! On their personal finance site, US News suggested that some kids get games they don’t want and can’t be returned. ABC News recommended waiting until February or March to buy. Cosmetics and jewelry. Other tips.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2012

Our next item up for bid is a personal finance management kit sponsored by One Cent at a Time. Our third item up for bid is a successful marriage package sponsored by Faith and Finance. The vows you made on your wedding day shouldn’t be broken because of a broken budget or poor spending habits.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. Jacki, from The Debt Myth , stresses to give yourself a break, because YOU get to decide what’s right for your life. Then create a plan to get there.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

You are one emergency short of losing track of your finances. What gives? Taking Advantage of Investment Opportunities Saving allows you to invest without incurring facilitation fees or taking up credit facilities that will ultimately eat into your personal finance returns.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We get a visual picture every month of where are finances are and what we have spent our money on. I knew his determination and focus was something to remember, but I never thought of it in relation to finances. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top. Now on to the PEP’s of the week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

They may start getting money for birthdays or for doing chores and may learn that they can save it, spend it and give it away. 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. Food Related. In the Car.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 19, 2014

You may find it useful to document all of these expenses while creating a budget for yourself. This will give you confidence in your brand or product and help you reach your audience more effectively. This will give you confidence in your brand or product and help you reach your audience more effectively.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Give your loved one kissing tokens to start your kissing meter. The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. Canadian Dream shares with us the stages of personal finance. DINKS Finance talks about financial survival of the fittest.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Retirement lingo can get confusing if you are just starting out learning about finances. I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. Which letters best describe you?

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 23, 2014

It is perfect for budget travel, as you would likely not know where the best gas deals are when in an unfamiliar city. Mint.com allows you to track, budget and manage your money all in one place, so you can see where you’re spending and where you can save. It’s safe, secure and easy to keep your personal finances organized.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

She writes at her personal finance website, And Then We Saved. I ended up having to give myself a small $20 monthly allowance to spend on, with, or for Aaron because the Spending Fast was causing so much tension. I knew if I didn’t give in on the Spending Fast a little bit I’d be forced to give the whole thing up.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

In personal finance, a sinking fund is a savings account that is designated specifically for an irregular expense. This money is pulled out of your checking account and held for future expenses, and it’s separated from your traditional savings account to give you a clear picture of how much money you have available for that expense.

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