Money Matters: End of Year Personal Finance Checklist
Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 26, 2022
With more than three in four Americans (77% ) anxious about their financial situations, many are ready to head into the new year with new found freedom.
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Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 26, 2022
With more than three in four Americans (77% ) anxious about their financial situations, many are ready to head into the new year with new found freedom.
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JANUARY 16, 2024
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Penny Pinchin' Mom
JANUARY 16, 2024
The post 10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Personal finance tips are much like opinions; everybody’s got one. Here are some personal finance tips that should help get you out of that murk.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 4, 2011
Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey discusses Online Shopping – The Risks, Benefits, and How to Stay Safe. What do you think?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 21, 2012
Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. ” Harry Sit from The Finance Buff asks Tax Efficiency: Relative or Absolute? I love this list.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 25, 2011
Many thanks to Fanny from Living Richly on a Budget for including the post Cooking to Financial Success written by Modern Tightwad on my blog in this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance #278.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 10, 2012
I like to bake cookies, and I like to budget. I’ve failed at many budgets this way. If you Google how to make a budget, you’ll find the same boilerplate list of steps on thousands of sites. This is what I like to call the Toll House budget. It’s not that I lost my taste for the sweet, chewy goodies.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 13, 2015
Before you get ready to shove those kids of yours out of the nest, here are what I consider to be (based on my experience as a person, a Mom, and a Grandma) the most important things you (or someone) should teach them about personal finance. I want you to know how to track your income, expenses and net worth.
Motherhood Moments
JANUARY 18, 2023
Maliga shares several ways to prepare for a recession: Prepare a bare bones budget. Prepare ahead of time and create a bare bones budget that includes only your essentials — think food, shelter, clothes, transportation and insurance — so you have a plan in the event that you experience a loss of income or need to cut expenses suddenly.
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 12, 2012
Today at Plum District you can get a 1 Year Subscription to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine for only $6. This magazine will help you learn to budget, save, and spend wisely. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.
Motherhood Moments
MARCH 14, 2023
With gas prices still high and inflation putting pressure on people’s budgets, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its editors’ picks for 2023’s Best Gas Credit Cards to help drivers save money, along with a new survey to gauge consumer sentiment.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
Instead, he shared the story about Susan, a wife, and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions. No surprise there; I write a blog about family life and finances. Update budgeting software on a regular basis. What does that person do in your home?
freestuff.tv
MAY 18, 2011
Check out this guest post by Angela from Debt Consolidation Care: It needs no mention that budgets and savings play a pivotal role in assisting consumers in paying off debt. Through a budget they can monitor their investment and make the most of their hard-earned dollars. Budgeting is the ultimate way to financial freedom.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 26, 2014
Welcome to Financially Savvy Saturdays, a blog hop created specifically for personal finance writers! If it ties into personal finance, we want to read it! This week’s feature is “ 6 ways to look expensive on a budget ” from The Thrifty Issue. Budget Financial Organization' Tweet about it.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 16, 2012
While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. In addition a couple fantastic personal finance books are also up for grabs. Bonus Prize Yes there is a bonus.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 22, 2012
Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #76 and included the guest post Staying Positive in a Bad Situation as did Thirty Six Months who hosted Carnival of Financial Camaraderie – Rain Man Edition. Girls Just Wanna Have Funds included Nelson’s post, Saving Money on Las Vegas in the Carnival of Personal Finance #351.
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 5, 2011
If one of your New Year’s resolutions or goals was to manage your budget better in 2011, like millions of other people, then you really should check out Mint.com. This FREE budgeting software helps you manage all your personal finances, including bank accounts, credit cards, and investments, all in one place.
Motherhood Moments
JUNE 26, 2023
adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips , along with expert commentary. With nearly 80% of U.S. To help travelers plan a fun and wallet-friendly road trip, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 28, 2016
If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. LaTisha is a nationally recognized, millennial personal finance expert. 3 pm EST: Budgeting Basics with Jessi Fearon.
Koupon Karen
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Developing Personal Interests Beyond necessities, couponing fuels exploring hobbies, passions, or new experiences at reduced costs. Savings unlock novel interests.
Fashion Without Guilt
MAY 9, 2011
Trying to Travel on a Budget these day, is almost impossible. If you want to still plan that vacation this year, Christian Personal Finance wrote a great article outling how to travel and get the bang for your buck. If the budget is tight, you can plan your vacation around the cheapest destinations.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 9, 2012
YFS’s post, How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Shops , was chosen as editor’s pick by Newlyweds on a Budget who hosted the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #19. My Personal Finance Journey included YFS’s post, How to Keep Your House Clean without Spending a Lot of Green in the Festival of Frugality #322.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 12, 2017
FinTech, as this growing space has been called, is helping take the mystery out of investing and personal finance. One such service is Personal Capital. One such service is Personal Capital. Personal Capital is a free tool that allows you aggregate all of your financial accounts into one consolidated place.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 1, 2013
A financial advisor told me recently that the thing that really made him upset was that nearly every new client he spoke to was making the same disastrous personal finance mistakes. So let’s look at the most common personal finance mistakes and what you can do to prevent or fix them. That was me, at any rate.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
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. Not sure what to do for your business website?
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
” Stanley wrote about Susan, a wife and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions. I also took on the role, because I had an interest in the topic of personal finance. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. Reconcile all accounts.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 19, 2012
Start Talking Cents hosted the Carnival of Personal Finance #357 and included my post, Why Being Rich Is Overrated. Jana’s post, Factors to Consider When Accepting a Job was included in the Yakezie Carnival – Severe Weather Edition hosted by Money Qanda as well as the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #8 hosted by 20’s Finances.
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.
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. Then you’ll want to sign up now for the free FBS Weekly Email Newsletter! Raising Financially Confident Kids by Mary Hunt.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 12, 2012
Money Drain hosted the Carnival of Personal Finance #356 and included Jana’s post, Increase Productivity with a Light Workload. Finally, the guest post, How to Have a Small Budget Wedding , was included in the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #7 hosted by 20’s Finances and the Festival of Frugality #331 hosted by One Smart Dollar.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2015
He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. I found as much information as I could on line about personal finance from personal finance blogs and I read Dave Ramsey’s book “ The The Total Money Makeover ” which really made sense to me. Where are you from?
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. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? There were 50 submissions this week.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 16, 2013
Don’t miss Melissa’s post at My Personal Finance Journey if you Think You’re Sacrificing to Pay Down Debt? If you’re looking to ramp up your investing efforts but aren’t sure how to due to inexperience, John from All Things Finance has a great post on Investing for Beginners: Newbie Mistakes to Watch Out For.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 18, 2011
Also, thanks to Free From Broke for including the post 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life Into Your Apartment in this week’s Totally Money Carnival. Prairie Eco-Thrifter Has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance #258. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has been Featured in the Canadian Finance Carnival #12.
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).
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. Read more in Katrina at Canadian Budget Binder’s post about I Can Buy it, But Can I Afford it.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 10, 2013
If you’re currently balancing your debt payoff and savings efforts, Canadian Budget Binder highlights the reason why it’s important to get out of debt first before saving. Figuring out a budget and how to meet those goals? Dragging your feet on finally setting a budget? Finalizing your 2013 goals? 90 is the new 70?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 4, 2012
Cooperation is an important key to successful budgeting. Examine Your Budget and Look For Loopholes Loopholes are those unnecessary expenses that are a waste of funds. Limit eating out and the activities that are outside your budget such as expensive movies and far away vacations. Creating a Budget is Easy.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Despite having a strict family budget , some members of my beautiful family still try to find sneaky ways to spend more than is allocated to them at any given time. Of course, budgeting isn’t all about sucking the fun out of everyone’s existence and putting family life on hold. That’s nowhere near enough!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 18, 2011
Please join me in welcoming Crystal from Budgeting in the Fun Stuff to the PET team. She blogs about personal finance at Budgeting in the Fun Stuff and how she earns money at How I Money Online. Crystal is from Houston, Texas and lives with her husband and two dogs.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 24, 2011
Many people have a growing awareness about personal finance and the advantages of making investments, especially green investments. Related posts: Guest Post at Sustainable Personal Finance. Guest Posts at Sustainable Personal Finance. But today, the whole picture has changed.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 7, 2011
Many thanks to Afford Anything for including my post, How to Save Money on Baby Costs in the Carnival of Personal Finance. Also, thanks to 20’s Finance for including Briana’s post, 8 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays in the Yakezie Carnival – Mighty Ducks Edition.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 24, 2012
Here is the list of prizes as well as the winners: iPad (sponsored by Prairie Eco Thrifter and Sustainable Personal Finance ) Nicole D. $25 A hearty thanks also goes to our generous sponsors who made it possible to host such a large giveaway. 25 PayPay Gift Card (sponsored by My Broken Coin ) Nikki H. $25
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. using what they already have. deciding between needs and wants.
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