Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Create an Emergency Fund Let’s talk personal finances— $8,883 —that’s how much American households have in terms of emergency funds on average. Term life insurance: These insurance benefits can help with household income replacement, debt coverage, educational expenses, funeral and final expenses, and estate planning.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Sandy presents Video: Beware of Illegal Debt Collection Practices posted at My Cheapass Blog , saying, “Some debt collectors will try anything to get you to pay, even some illegal tactics.func&#. And one of the best ways to do it is to use a 529 plan.&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

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. Frugal Dad reminds us that the war on debt starts at home and until we make changes there, we are never going to win the battle.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

How about an education policy for the kids? Instead of buying that new bag with the extra cash you have, how about getting a new insurance policy and paying your first premium? Pay Down Debt Yes, this is a good way to set yourself up financially. Getting out of debt should make the top three of your financial priorities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Education is the key here. Educate yourself about financial matters as they apply to your circumstances. Everyone is different, so the strategies will be different for each person. Buy Insurance Speaking of insurance, this is another area that can help you avoid financial disaster.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. We, as a country, owe our young people a more comprehensive education. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years. That’s not right.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

We all know that one of the best personal finance strategies is to have a budget and you’ve probably tried to create one at some time. is for ‘other’ expenses and this category includes things like education, gifts, vacations, personal care, tobacco and alcohol, contributions, personal insurances, pensions and miscellaneous expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. One of the simplest things you can do is to educate yourself about financial matters. Your budget helps you manage your debts, get them paid off and stops you getting in any deeper.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

Others might point out the importance of a good education. Paying extra on your debt each period and then not incurring new debt. Buying personal finance books at garage sales and reading them one after another to make sure you have a basis of knowledge on money management.

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