Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2012

A budget tells you how much you can spend in the different areas of your life, what you can really afford to buy, and where you are wasting your hard-earned dollars while helping you get you to where you want to be. . We live in a consumer-driven society and too many people impulse-buy, often things they don’t really need.

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Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

A few years ago, I made it my personal obsession goal to see if I could completely pay for our Disney trips with “free money” and I’ve accomplished that goal every year but once (I was only a couple hundred dollars short). Here we go… Disney Trip 2012 – Total Savings Goal = $2555.35. Gas = $350.

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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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For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. According to the Wall Street Journal, 88% of resolutions fail, so the key here is to set small, achievable goals that add up to a whole lot of savings. The top 3 financial resolutions?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The only investing strategy that makes sense to me is buy and hold. Whether you are trying to convince the boss to give you a raise; nudge your customer into buying the latest shiny product the company makes; or pry venture capital lose from an angel investor, you need presentation skills. Buy an energy efficient water heater.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. Power auto and home customer satisfaction surveys. New purchase Caret Down You might get a discount for recently buying a home. It depends on the product you’re buying. annual premium for full coverage $2,044 Avg.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Bonus rewards are awarded based on where you buy something, not what you buy. Getting one of these cards and using it responsibly can go a long way toward your goals: Credit cards for bad credit are intended for people with scores of less than 630. Still, some trends emerge in customer satisfaction surveys.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

What makes people sell when they should buy?” posted at CreditDonkey.com Tips , saying, “According to an online consumer survey we conducted, there are basic differences in how men and women use their credit cards which is illustrated in the following infographics.” ” That concludes this edition.

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