Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2011

Green investments are what the investors are looking to buy. The term sustainable finance has a deep inner meaning than just investing in green businesses and hoping to get a nice return. Many people have a growing awareness about personal finance and the advantages of making investments, especially green investments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids. Bulk buys can be a lot cheaper.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2013

Emily @ Evolving Personal Finance is a user and wonders about Using Upromise to Pay Down Student Loans. Here’s how Team DINKs feels at DINKs Finance with their post for how to Save Money and Be Healthy at the Same Time. Read more in Katrina at Canadian Budget Binder’s post about I Can Buy it, But Can I Afford it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

If you like saving money, haggling for a better price should become a habit for you, a habit that can easily save you thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. I personally became a haggler 10 years ago when my first child was born. So haggling for a better price was born out of necessity. Assume It’s Negotiable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2012

There is a lot of potential as a freelancer to land big clients and charge high prices for your work. Also, it will allow you to more easily track your businesses finances, as well as your own personal finances. 5 Tips on Buying Employee Liability Insurance. Or, have you been thinking about starting one?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

These are cars that cost upwards of $70,000 just to buy. There are still some wonderful options that fall within a reasonable price range. The simple truth is that not many people have enough money saved up to buy a car. That’s why a vast majority of us go the financing route. What is your dream car?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. Plug those loopholes buy buying only those things that you truly need and use. Practice Wise Spending You can do this by surveying for places with lower prices.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

If you look at the chart below, you’ll see how gold prices have remained either steady or increased over the last 10 years. Even when the economy was doing better than it is now, gold remained at a stable price. Well, when the economy drops, gold prices soar. You can also buy gold whenever you’d like. If so, how?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2011

50 Good Personal Finance Habits Everyone Should Follow at Len Penzo Must read. Food around the web: Grilled Avocados at Veggie Converter - I'm trying this as soon as avocados get down to a reasonable price at my grocery store.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Where to Buy: online at Amazon and other retailers and at retailers nationwide. Price of Product: $24.99. ” Review of Product: I don’t read too many personal finance books but was excited to start reading this one once I got it. Name of Product: Laughing at Wall Street Book.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 5, 2015

You can buy up to two years at this price. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance – $6.99/year. Get a subscription to Frozen Magazine for just $14.50 Just use coupon code SAVINGWITHSHELLIE at checkout to take advantage of this deal. Published for children ages 3-9. Rolling Stone – $4.99/year.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Discount codes refer to specific alphanumeric strings that consumers can enter during online checkout processes, typically in designated “Enter Promo Code” fields, which activate predefined lowered pricing on items or orders. Raises completely offset tax, at least! Why Should You Use Coupons?

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 10, 2015

You can buy up to 2 years at this price. The price is valid on new or renewal subscriptions but is only valid today and tomorrow (7/10 – 7/11). Kiplinger’s Personal Finance – $6.99/year. Get a one year subscription to Thomas & Friends Magazine for only $14.99. Disney Junior – $13.99/year.

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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?” This will help you save money, especially when you take a look at the prices of food today.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

In Huffington Post article Boomers Give New Meaning To Spoiling The Grandkids author Linda Stern reported: “Roughly 36 percent of the grandparents surveyed by AARP said “spoiling (grand)children by buying them too much” was a part of a grandparent’s financial role.”. Our kids need the help.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

The only secrets we have from one another is when we buy each other a gift. I knew his determination and focus was something to remember, but I never thought of it in relation to finances. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top. Squirrelers asks us how much we had to work to buy that?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

The truth is that they can offer these prices to their customers because airlines want to fill their seats, hotels want to fill their rooms, and area attractions are desperate for an influx of cash. While gas prices aren’t faring any better, you can at least hit the road and travel the same distance you would fly for half the cost.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Start understanding vocabulary and concepts of economics – such as ‘resource’, ‘earn’, ‘income’, price, ‘currency’ and etc. Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

The average American household consumes more and more meat every year and prices are skyrocketing. Throwing food away is a waste of money so buy fresh produce locally that will last longer, learn how to preserve food longer, and eat everything before it spoils. It has never been easier to find the lowest gas prices.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2012

Do you often make impulse buys? These are the times I buy the wrong thing or something I didn’t really need. These buying mistakes can be costly; I have found this out the hard way. When you are buying ‘needs’, shop around for the best deal and the best value for money. I know I do; and do you know what I have discovered?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). The net net stocks are those that have a low price relative to the net current asset value. For the price of giving up your email id, you can use the stock screener he has built based on this formula. Technical analysis (chartists).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

Have them do price comparisons between different brands and generic brands. Online tours and activities are an alternative if you can’t visit in person. Show and tell your child what you are doing when you sell or buy an item on eBay, for instance. Starting with your local stores, make up a tour and give it yourself.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Dr. Dean presents Gas Prices Rise: What Say You? Sustainable PF presents Sustainability Tip #66: Freeze Bananas | Sustainable Personal Finance posted at Sustainable Personal Finance , saying, “Freeze browning bananas to use later in baking and cool treats.&#.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 23, 2014

These apps make it easy to find the best deals, get the best prices and spend less. #1 Plus with so many stores offering price matching these days, having all the ads at your fingertips makes getting the best deal a piece of cake! With iBotta, you are able to save money on products you buy on your regular shopping trips.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 11, 2012

Basic Investment Strategies Here are some of the basic investment strategies that people use: Use the growth strategy where you buy stocks in a company that has great potential for growth. You purchase when the price is low and sell when it goes up, thus making a profit. Some stocks also pay regular dividends. Increase your value.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. What can you even buy for $.06? Of course, depending on what we buy, we may experience some buyers remorse. As part of that, we have explored compound interest.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Author Bio: Most other Bloggers in the field of Personal Finance discuss their “Goal of obtaining one million dollars” or their “journey to financial independence and freedom.” However, if you are willing to clean and cut those same vegetables yourself, and buy fresh, you save a lot of money (and you cut down on packaging).

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

In personal finance, a sinking fund is a savings account that is designated specifically for an irregular expense. Designate an area of your home for gathering all of your yard sale wares together and add pricing stickers as you go so that you don’t have to worry about pricing everything on the day of the sale.

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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. They focus on the points consumers care about most — price, customer service, policy features and savings opportunities — so you can feel confident about which provider is right for you. Due to Citizens’ 6.4

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. Money doesn’t buy happiness but it buys opportunities.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. I always used to buy heads of romaine lettuce to wash and tear up for salad because it’s less expensive than buying prepped salad greens. Guess what! I ran the numbers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. The only investing strategy that makes sense to me is buy and hold. Buy an energy efficient water heater.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Instead of buying that new bag with the extra cash you have, how about getting a new insurance policy and paying your first premium? Buy in Bulk Bulk purchases often tend to be cheaper than buying single items. And I’m talking about all forms of insurance, from health to life and even home insurance.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Have you gotten the best price? Kiplinger’s Personal Finance notes that a typical extended warranty can cost an average of $1,790. With this in mind, it’s important to find an extended warranty that offers the features you want at an affordable price. All rights reserved. This site uses affiliate links.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. If I couldn’t honestly answer yes to that question, I didn’t buy. Well, I can tell you I didn’t go out and buy myself something.

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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. They focus on the points consumers care about most — price, customer service, policy features and savings opportunities — so you can feel confident about which provider is right for you.

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