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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are still more ‘me’ gifts I’d like to buy, but I’ve managed to hold off so far. However, in reviewing the best things to wait to buy on various sites, I find that cameras are one of those items. I learned late in life that there are best times to buy certain things. All things Christmas.

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Reduce Your Spending in 3 Budget Categories | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains.

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Money Matters - How to Build Healthy Financial Habits and Prevent Future Debt

Motherhood Moments

Source : freepik.com Managing finances can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming endeavor. Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. Sometimes one just needs a little outside perspective and guidance to get their finances back on track.

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Friday Links – Long Weekend Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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How To Haggle For A Bargain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I think I have become pretty darn good at it, and I will even haggle successfully at big chain stores like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy. This is the notion that the more you buy, the bigger the discount you should ask for. So haggling for a better price was born out of necessity. Assume It’s Negotiable.

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. My family’s finances have also been affected. As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband. Everything changed. I still use my spreadsheet to this day!

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Giving: Does It Always Have To Be About The Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether you are asked to donate to charity , or whether your cousin needs a little help with his finances, we often get hung up on whether or not we have enough cash to help out. They appreciate the clothes — and the fact that they don’t have to buy them. Don’t limit yourself to the thrift stores, either.

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