Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
NerdWallet’s calculator doesn’t include tax data, which can vary by and within metropolitan areas. How is this tool different from other resources out there? Because the price of goods and services varies from one city to the next, calculating the cost of living will determine how affordable it is to live in a certain area.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 5, 2013
Eating out: our worst “frienemy” Saving busy professionals and parents from slaving in the kitchen after a long day at work, and bringing friends together, eating out is a cornerstone of our North American culture. Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home.
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Family Balance Sheet
MAY 14, 2013
Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. Food is usually our the biggest expenditure during our vacation and thankfully our beach condo will have a kitchen. For dinner, we''ll plan to eat in on 5 nights and eat out 2 nights.
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 28, 2022
When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it.
For the Mommas
JULY 24, 2016
If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. The average person spends over $2,000 a year on eating out. Reduce convenience foods.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
Who cooks at home anymore, many people eat out. When I was a kid, most preserved food stuffs either came in a can or a glass jar. While some foods are still packed in glass, most companies use plastic now. They were replaced by scientific calculators. Be careful where you spend your money! Glass jars. Slide rules.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 1, 2011
Maybe you don’t want to cook at all during your vacation or maybe eating out for every meal is beyond what your budget can handle. We calculate the number of meals we are going to have and decide how many will be at home and how often we will dine out. Be sure to discuss each family’s food challenges.
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