Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

History has shown us, though, that good times, easy money and easy credit can quickly change us into spenders. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does a survey multiple times a year, called the Consumer Expenditure Survey. ” The survey released in 2010 indicated: “Average annual expenditures per consumer unit1 fell 2.0

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

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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.) Buy now and stash it away for next year and pay just 1/4 of the price! Some pay as much as $3 per survey! Start shopping now.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2012

I managed to rack up over $20,000 of credit card and personal debt by the time I was 23 and this affected my ability to keeo my first house. We live in a consumer-driven society and too many people impulse-buy, often things they don’t really need. There are several reasons, according to a recent survey. Well, actually, no!

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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.) Buy now and stash it away for next year and pay just 1/4 of the price! Some pay as much as $3 per survey! Start shopping now.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

MARCH 6, 2014

Here''s what we did for February: OOP $137.46 (does not include tax) Minus Survey''s and Rebates FINAL AMOUNT SPENT: $110.03 (food, paper products and tolietries) We do get the Credits and we roll them for more food from Amazon or get gift cards!!! And remember, if you are buying items on sale you are already saving 50% !!!'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Make a list of all of the family and friends you buy for and how much you usually spend. If you have the time, you can open a Swagbucks account and search the internet for points that can be traded in for gift cards, or you can take advantage of bank cash bonus offers if you open a credit card or checking account.

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For the Mommas

MAY 9, 2011

per person, which can be paid by paypal/credit card. {If You will need to fill out the information for each ticket purchased, so if you are buying two tickets fill out the survey twice. The class will be held on 6/4/11 at 1pm at the Hampton Inn Scranton At Montage Mountain 22 Montage Mountain Rd Moosic, PA 18507.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Although we think of the Great Recession starting in early 2009, it wasn’t until 2013 that the 5 year CD interest rate fell below 1% – and has stayed there ever since according to Bank Rates interest survey data. What can you even buy for $.06? Of course, depending on what we buy, we may experience some buyers remorse.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2014

A 2012 Travel Leaders survey found more Americans are thinking creatively about when and how to travel , with many signing up for discounted deals outside of peak season. Do your homework ahead of time by calling your bank and credit card companies for a rundown of possible fees. with a deep discount site.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 28, 2012

It is easy to earn points for things you are already doing, like shopping online, playing games, filling out surveys, and more. And if you are buying gift cards as presents for Father’s Day, graduation, or an upcoming birthday, you can earn points when you purchase them through MyPoints.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Money Cone: 9 Impulse Buys that Turned Out Better than Expected We’ve all bought stuff based on commercials that turned out nothing like how it was advertised. Sometimes we buy stuff on a whim, only to be disappointed later. But not all my impulse buys have been duds. That man was Steve Jobs. Shamwow guy, you listening?)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Tim from How to Make Bankable Savings discusses Buy Versus Rent: Non-Financial Considerations are Ke y The decision to buy or rent your home involves more than a financial analysis. Nathan Richardson from ComplexSearch.com presents What’s a Good Credit Score? Jen from Master the Art of Saving presents Credit Card Happy!

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It also released its nationally representative 2023 Valentine’s Day Spending Survey , which found that more than 1 in 4 of Americans expect their Valentine to not spend any money on gifts this year. Virginia Beach, VA Valentine’s Day Spending Survey – Key Stats Some People Anticipate Smaller Gifts. Bad Credit Might Keep You Single.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Stephan Marks presents How to Make Money with Paid Surveys posted at Promo Code Center. Consumer Boomer presents How To Be Frugal With Your Credit Card posted at Consumer Boomer , saying, “Frugal use of a credit card can actually save you money rather than cost you money! Here’s how…&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Buy an energy efficient water heater.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2015

Many have tried, via surveys, to define what it means to be rich – either in annual income or in net worth. Poor people use debt to buy things that make rich people richer.” The only debt we have is temporary – credit card charges that we pay off each month so we don’t get charged any interest.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

Rather than finding yourself in a position where you’re relying on credit cards for these expenses – and then wasting your hard-earned money on paying off those cards in the following months – try creating separate sinking funds instead. There are dozens of ways to earn money from home – from online surveys to starting a blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

I found some figures on expenditure percentages from a survey conducted by the Department of Labor , which gave me an idea of what the average person spent in different categories. Credit Cards. Credit cards are probably the greatest danger to all your best intentions of sticking to your budget. Not Making Adjustments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2014

However, some spendthrifts bypass the years of struggle and instead pretend to be on the same page with their spouse all the while shopping in secret and hiding the items they buy. These people may accrue thousands of dollars of debt on a credit card their spouse doesn’t even know about. Almost always, the lie comes out.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Other factors, such as our own proprietary website rules and whether a product is offered in your area or at your self-selected credit score range, can also impact how and where products appear on this site. Power auto and home customer satisfaction surveys. New purchase Caret Down You might get a discount for recently buying a home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

” CCS presents Savvy Credit Card Use: Track Your Spending posted at Credit Card Smarts , saying, “A big key to using your credit card wisely is tracking your credit card spending. Will this trend continue throughout the year, or will consumer credit card debt follow the same path it has in previous years?

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For the Mommas

MARCH 26, 2011

Best Buys American Greeting Cards use $3.00/3 Deal Idea: Buy (2) Tweezers $3.89 Buy (1) Tweezers $2.39 Buy (2) $4.98. Trident Vitality Gum Buy One, Get One Free. Buy (5) Dove Shampoo & Conditioners $15.00. Survey Coupon. Deal Idea: Buy (4) Axe Shower Gel $18.00.

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Saving In Akron

APRIL 23, 2012

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 21, 2015

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 14, 2015

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