Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

With gas prices still high and inflation putting pressure on people’s budgets, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its editors’ picks for 2023’s Best Gas Credit Cards to help drivers save money, along with a new survey to gauge consumer sentiment. What is the best gas rewards credit card?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Each year I try to help my kids teach their kids about personal finance. We have a week long Grandma Money Camp during which we have activities, games, books, movies and lessons about things related to personal finance. Something to use to write messages on the wet cement. I used the sandrete I already had.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Using Technology to Help. FinTech, as this growing space has been called, is helping take the mystery out of investing and personal finance. Once you link your financial accounts, Personal Capital does most of the legwork for you. It will take all of your accounts and create a future projection of your finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

A financial advisor told me recently that the thing that really made him upset was that nearly every new client he spoke to was making the same disastrous personal finance mistakes. So let’s look at the most common personal finance mistakes and what you can do to prevent or fix them. That was me, at any rate.

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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. using what they already have. In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

I’d estimate that it’s the recipe 80% of Americans use, because it’s the one on the back of the Toll House chocolate chip bag. Yet for a few years I made the Toll House recipe, because that’s what everyone I talked to was using for a recipe. You can’t get what you want out of your personal finances on the Toll House budget.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re not sure what kind of business you want to run, use these lists to get the wheels turning: A strong business plan can help you prepare for every aspect of your business. Open a business bank account Keeping your business and personal finances separate is key to managing your business finances.

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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. He discusses income beneficiaries, remainder beneficiaries and provides and example of the use of a dynasty trust.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

These are cars that cost upwards of $70,000 just to buy. Needless to say, a vast majority of Americans don’t own luxury vehicles, but that’s not to say that these people own broken-down used cars. The simple truth is that not many people have enough money saved up to buy a car. There’s no shame in that!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 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. Sometimes we buy stuff on a whim, only to be disappointed later. But not all my impulse buys have been duds.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. Plus, we require a lot less storage room for our wardrobe, which means when we get ready to buy a house, we won’t need huge walk-in closets. We used to wash our clothes as soon as we wore them, but they weren’t truly dirty. Use mason jar containers.

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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. Could you use a new computer? Have you ever heard of Upromise?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Do You Need Travel Insurance – [link] We used to get it but now we opt out and just use what we get from our employer #. The Anatomy Of What A Speeding Ticket Really Costs You [link] I used to get more of these than I would have liked. We only buy items that have more than one purpose. #. Better now #.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

After trying to extend credit to finance the vacation and we were denied (best thing to ever happen to us) we realized we made too much money to be living like this and something had to change. We used the debt snowball technique to help build momentum. We cut up our credit cards and never used them again.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Also, it will allow you to more easily track your businesses finances, as well as your own personal finances. Using WordPress, you can easily get themes that are built to be personal portfolios, and they’ll help make your work look great. 5 Tips on Buying Employee Liability Insurance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Plug those loopholes buy buying only those things that you truly need and use. Eliminate from your grocery list the “can-do-withouts” Avoid Wastage After examining and controlling your urge to buy the things you do not need, use the necessities wisely. They tend to buy just the stuff they need.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Within the first year of this job I was able to buy my first house. Little House in the Valley tells us how we can save money by partnering with our neighbours. My hubby and I often borrow yard equipment that we use once in a while from my parents. Why buy it when we can borrow it?! I felt very proud of my accomplishment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Heidi at Personal Finance Journey has a great post about eating well but saving more –it can be done! How to Re-use Common Items. 4 Good Reasons to Buy Travel Insurance. How are all of you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

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. I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics. This is the notion that the more you buy, the bigger the discount you should ask for. Quantity Discount.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information. We get some answers. You probably dont.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Let’s take a look at some of the tips I use here at my house. Herbs are also easy to grow, which can eliminate the need to buy the dried-out bottled stuff.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Where to Buy: online at Amazon and other retailers and at retailers nationwide. ” Review of Product: I don’t read too many personal finance books but was excited to start reading this one once I got it. If everyone on Facebook is posting about some hot new product, check it out and buy some stock in the company.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2016

Back then it was enough to buy 5 whole candy bars, a paperback book or some other combination of small items (baseball cards, marbles, Ben Franklin toys and etc). From that allowance, I saved up to buy my very first two wheeler bike. They did not have to buy their clothes, food and etc with it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. Sweating the Big Stuff tells us about 5 people that can save us money, time and stress. We personally use Quicken and we find it works great for reviewing our finances. What did you do? Managing Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2013

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads from the Blogosphere: Read how Emily and Kyle have helped their finances by sharing a car at Evolving Personal Finance. How to re-use common items. Buying a lottery ticket isn’t as stupid as you think.

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Saving With Shellie

JUNE 5, 2015

Just use coupon code SAVINGWITHSHELLIE at checkout to take advantage of this deal. 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 Published for children ages 3-9. Rolling Stone – $4.99/year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. He just turned 50 this week. Happy bday!!!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 25, 2014

For example, every time I go to the grocery store I buy pretty much the same thing. Personal Finance. I used to struggle in traditional retail environments like Target and Pier 1. Instead of “It’s all so beautiful” I think, “Is this useful, worthwhile, necessary?”- I used to be a pretty unhappy, negative person.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

You will want to oversee their purchases, especially when it comes buy items online, but let them actively find ways to stretch their allowance or part-time wages by purchasing things used, such as clothes, books, furniture, and even bikes and cars. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2014

In the personal finance world, it’s common to focus on all the small ways you can save money each day. Using public transportation, or biking, can boost your health while at the same time reducing pollution. It’s true that you probably don’t need that latte every day, or to buy another book.

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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. Sustainable Life Blog shares with us tips on how to repair our credit. I knew his determination and focus was something to remember, but I never thought of it in relation to finances. I have used this tactic in the past and it really does work.

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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?” Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 10, 2015

To get this deal, just use coupon code SAVINGWITHSHELLIE at checkout. You can buy up to 2 years at this price. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance – $6.99/year. Oh how cute is this! 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

MAY 10, 2012

” A Blinkin presents Should I Buy A House? posted at Funancials , saying, “I rarely divulge details from my personal life, but today Im looking for some feedback. Let me give you the full story: I have been dating Miss Blinkin for approximately 1 year and 4 months. .”

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freestuff.tv

MAY 18, 2011

You can even use an online budget planner that is an online tool to ensure creating the best budget according to your financial needs. Here are some secret tips in creating a budget that can rejuvenate your personal finances and become debt free. Make sure you buy only the things that you can afford with cash.

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