Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

I love to buy things second hand. Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. .” Electronics.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

How did you become interesting in saving money? I think I first got interested in money by … not having any! so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. Once I started working and did have more money (although, as a teacher, especially at a private Christian school, never all that much!),

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Use this time to put money aside every payday while you’re still earning an income. Credit card debt and high-interest loans are costing you money that you could use in the long-run. Buy second hand. Goodwill and thrift stores offer great prices on new and gently used items. Eliminate debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

This scenario is acted out in thousands of households every day; few people can afford to just go out and buy all the paraphernalia required for a baby. So let’s look at some ways to shop and save money when expecting a baby. Be selective about what you actually buy and save a lot of money from the beginning.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target, TJ Maxx, and/or Kohl’s when I feel like I need something.

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