Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

A lot of the things that you’ll be buying will only be in use for a matter of months so it makes little sense to buy everything brand new if you’re on a budget. Don’t look to buy used car seats though as you can’t be sure of their safety and whether they have previously been involved in an accident.

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Saving Money Money Baby Parenting 210

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

How to determine how much car you can afford To set a budget for your vehicle, start by deciding what you can comfortably pay each month. Decide between leasing and buying Whether you’re leasing or buying a car makes a difference in what you can afford. But you will own the car and be able to sell it if needed.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2014

My Dad offered my spouse and I the opportunity to buy his starter home (which he had converted to a rental) at a very attractive price. We could have bought a house using a zero down VA loan after his service period in the 1970s, but we waited 5 years to buy and paid a full 20% down. I bought new cars.

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Real Estate College Psychology Property Taxes 180

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Car Buying. If you live outside of a major metropolitan area, chances are you need a car. Cars represent a significant chunk of your budget, with car payments, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and gas. You avoid a large chunk of deprecation if you purchase used. Tackle Student Loans.

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Parenting Economy Student Car 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

Buy A Bike Exercise combined with clean air and free transportation makes riding a bike a win-win for everyone. You can pick up a good used bike for under $100 and stop paying for gasoline and emitting noxious gases. Doing so eliminates car payments, insurance bills, and maintenance costs. Even someone who does not drive.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 18, 2013

Babies R Us is having their big Trade-In Event again right now. Bring in a used car seat, stroller, high chair, play yard or other participating item and receive 25% off a new one ! This is a nice savings since Babies R Us typically only offer 20% off coupons. Offer to recycle someone’s old car seat for them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 30, 2012

Do you think of sleazy used car salesmen or high pressure tactics used on you by a door to door saleswoman? Want to buy a house? What does your mind conjure up when the world salesperson is mentioned? Why in the world would a sane parent want to teach their child sales techniques? Why Teach Your Child To Sell?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Some small thrift stores don’t accept credit cards and a budget will help keep you from overspending or buying things that you do not necessarily need that day. Tip: Leaving your cards at home, or at least in the car, will help you stick to your budget because you can only use the cash that you have on hand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I’m not suggesting you go in for a gender change procedure (unless you want to that is, I won’t judge) what you could do however is buy the car and the policy on your wife’s name with comprehensive coverage which means even if you’re using the car, it’s still covered by the insurance policy. If you drive less.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

You can do this by checking the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s list of the most recent car seat recalls. If you aren’t confident about any of this, I highly recommend NOT selling that gently used car seat after all. Parents are always looking to buy their kids sports equipment.

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Garage Sale Car Seats Garage Money 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

If we all used less gas and walked more we would not only improve our financial picture but we will be healthier too. Kathleen from Frugal Portland shares More thoughts on buying a house. Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings Ask the grumpies: when to buy vs. rent. Can buying new ever be cheaper than buying used?”

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

We bought into the myth that student loan debt is “good debt” and that it was better to “invest” in buying a home instead. When I first started commuting, a family from our church actually loaned us their car for two months to ease our commute time! What are your financial goals now?

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