Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2014

Traditional investment advice says that you shouldn’t invest in the market until you are financially stable, have an emergency fund and have taken care of other basics, such as insurance of all kinds, debt removal and etc. Partner with trusted friends or relatives to buy as a group. Ask for stocks as a gift.

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Emergency Fund Debt Money Father 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport. Do you buy things you didn’t know you wanted until you saw them in the store? What about signs? Adjust your spending if you have to.

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Emergency Fund Credit Cards Budgeting Budget 212

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 10, 2014

If you borrow to buy your car, the lender might require you carry insurance so that the loan can be paid off if something happens to the vehicle. “If you have someone who relies on you for financial support, or if you have outstanding debts and don’t want to leave your family with that debt, you need life insurance.”

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Insurance Life Insurance Health Insurance United States 193

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2014

It’s one thing to have a couple thousand dollars in an emergency fund. Do you have enough money to buy an investment property? Do you have enough money to buy an investment property? You could flip a house, or buy a multi-family complex and rent out the units.

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Money Emergency Fund Work Advantage 200

Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. One way to limit how much we spend is to create a spending mantra.

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Personal Finance Finance Tips Finance Mom 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

But I also have bills to pay and it’s important to buy healthy foods for my family to eat. I know that I need to buy certain things for my home, for upkeep. Money is automatically deposited into the retirement and emergency fund accounts, as well as to my son’s 529. must be paid.

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Budgeting Budget Work Making 218

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Everyone has different circumstances to take into account, whether it’s their family structure, personal situation, luck (or lack thereof), and their values. Short sighted people are the type that don’t save emergency funds, because they’re too busy putting out the fires of the moment. Consumerism.

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Personal Finance Finance Consumerism Debt 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Our cost of living is low because we bought a modest house with a modest mortgage payment, and an “expensive” dinner at the nicest restaurant in town still costs our small family of three less than $100 — including drinks, dessert, and tip. Should You Buy a House Now? Or a Cash Flow Problem? Money Tips'

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San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Your wants are things you can do without, especially if you do not have the money to buy them. Yes, but before you run out to buy them because they are on sale, ask yourself this “How many other pairs of jeans are in my closet?” By following the above tips, you can make these events less stressful on you and your family.

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Bank Banking Money Saving 265

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2012

On Christmas day, my husband and I spent 4 hours together traveling in a car to visit his family. We talked through some issues and opportunities for our business and our personal, family, and financial goals. Increase Family Emergency Fund to Six Months Salary. These goals are epic for us.

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Financial Goals Goals 2012 Emergency Fund 127

For the Mommas

JANUARY 19, 2016

Add to Your Emergency Fund. An emergency fund can never have too much money in it. If you have an emergency fund to add to, then add to it. This follows the same rule as your retirement fund, meaning the sooner you put the money into it, the longer it has to grow and the greater the final amount will be.

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Taxes Emergency Fund Debt Money 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

My family has a crawl space downstairs, a pantry upstairs, and a freezer in the garage. You don’t want to overwhelm your budget , so buy items in an orderly manner. Each week, buy something on your food storage list. Limit yourself to buying only what you can afford each week. There’s no need to go overboard.

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Storage Building Home Bank 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Don’t buy anything that is not on the list unless you forgot something truly important. We know that times are tough. I mean, really tough. Carry Snacks.

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Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Over the weekend, during a family visit, I had a conversation with one of my nephews – a thirty something husband, father and CFO of a small company. He and his family currently live in a home in a suburban subdivision. Family and friend investors. Here are my findings on what kinds of investors there are.

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Real Estate Money Bank Banking 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Tell us about you and your family. to be able to go on a family missions trip. emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. Also buy produce as it is in season.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

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. Take these steps to determine how much money you’ll need to spend and then to lower your costs. Estimate how much you’ll need. The first step is to estimate how much you’ll need this holiday season.

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Holiday Emergency Fund Homemade Eating Out 169

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. Travel, buy fun stuff, give gifts, help others, work if I feel like it and not if I don’t, etc. I needed to count on myself and support my son, and that meant getting my financial life in order, starting with building an emergency fund for the first time. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I totally agree.

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2012

I’m half expecting all my friends and family to show up at my house and have an intervention, in an attempt to get my love of finance blogs under control. They’re great at giving advice on stuff like frugality, extra income, budgets and emergency funds, but most lack in the area of investments. What To Buy?

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Finance Emergency Fund Re-use Simple 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Good thing we have that emergency fund because this won’t be cheap to fix. It depends on how inconvenient it is for you and your family. It depends on how important it is to you and your family. How will you feel when you get ready to sell and end up re-doing that kitchen so someone will buy your house?

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Saving Money Money Saving Emergency Fund 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Her secret was paying attention to what stocks her successful boss was buying and selling, and often following suit to a smaller degree. One way to do this in a two income family is to live off of one income and bank the other. We have enough to live on from other sources and an emergency fund. Gladys Holm. We did that.

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Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. I will be sharing more about my family’s everyday life. There are several ways to follow me and Family Balance Sheet: Sign up for my weekly newsletter.

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

My Journey to Millions: No Research Reasons Why I Like Mature Dividend Paying Stocks – While most people don’t talk about it in this manner anymore, when you buy a share of a company you are buying into the business. If I am to buy into any business I want to know revenue, profit, and how I am going to share in those amounts.

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

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. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund?

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. Buy in Bulk Apart from using coupons, I advocate buying in bulk when at the grocery store.

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Saving Money Money Saving Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Tell us about you and your family. We are a musical family and love plugging into our urban community through volunteering and mentoring local youth. As a family, we love cooking and spending time together. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. We bought into the myth that student loan debt is “good debt” and that it was better to “invest” in buying a home instead. We had always been a one-car family since we were first married, but our live and work situations changed to where a second car would be a huge help.

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Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. What can you even buy for $.06? While the grand-kids savings account alternatives are slim – save in a piggy bank or buy that new toy, adults have a few other options. Of course, depending on what we buy, we may experience some buyers remorse.

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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. I knew that we had to do something different because we made a decent family income, but had nothing to show for it except for the mountain of bills that I had laid out in front of me. If you can make it from scratch rather than buying it – do it. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Avoid impulse buys. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Buying a lunch each day can be pricey, even if you are finding a good deal.

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We bought a used pop-up several years ago and it was one of the best decisions for our family We absolutely adore camping, and we’d like to upgrade to a travel trailer. Family Camping to Watkins Glen KOA. Family Camping to Avalon, NJ. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Cash flow a family trip to celebrate.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Avoid impulse buys. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Buying a lunch each day can be pricey, even if you are finding a good deal.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Tips on Buying and Selling On Facebook Marketplace by Chaos is Bliss. Five Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund FAST! 10 Tips for getting Family Travel Deals by Pays2Save. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 71

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Avoid impulse buys. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Buying a lunch each day can be pricey, even if you are finding a good deal.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Pertinent knowledge and prior planning will help you limit the long-lasting effect financial difficulties can have on you and your family. Start an Emergency Fund One of the biggest things you can do to help avoid disasters is to create an emergency fund. I know that sounds harsh, but it is the reality.

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Emergency Fund Insurance Debt Credit Cards 222

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Tips on Buying and Selling On Facebook Marketplace by Chaos is Bliss. Five Ways to Build Your Emergency Fund FAST! 10 Tips for getting Family Travel Deals by Pays2Save. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed.

Saving Money 40

Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

As part of his baby steps, he does not advocate contributing to retirement until after you’ve paid off non-mortgage debts and saved 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund. We buy reliable vehicle brands that are built to drive for many many years. In 2020, we still use and are thankful for Medi-share.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130