Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Encourage your kids to save money if they want to buy something they like and to not spend more than their budget allows. Although a car or college tuition may be the immediate expenses your kid is saving up for, it’s never too late to plan and prepare for a house down payment or retirement either. Saving and Investing Early.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

“The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, cultivates a sense of order, trains forethought, and so broadens the mind.” Munger so aptly puts it, learning how to save money fast is an education in and of itself. ” – T.T. Munger As T.T. It’s an actual need.

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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. In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids. Bulk buys can be a lot cheaper. Get Social.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

You might, for example, be offered financing by a home improvement store when you buy an appliance. Investing in yourself Personal loans can be used for some educational purchases, such as pursuing a workplace certification or attending a career-boosting seminar. Common uses include debt consolidation, emergencies and home improvement.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

You can deduct the interest (up to the limit) if the home equity loan is used to “buy, build or substantially improve” the property. Paying for college: You may find lenders who advocate paying college tuition via home equity, but this is a risky move. To do this, you’ll need to itemize your deductions.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Your plan’s administrator – which is sometimes a big broker such as Fidelity , Charles Schwab or Vanguard – may offer tools and planning resources, helping you educate yourself on good investing practices and the options available in the 401(k) plan. Or paying for college. Or buying a house. Look to your employer for guidance.

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