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.

Thrift Stores 201

Thrift Stores Thrifting Furniture Storing 201

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

We usually go with one empty credit card, put everything on that ONE card so it’s easy to keep track of, and try our best not to go over our spending goal. Another cost to factor into flying is whether or not you’ll need a rental car when you arrive at your destination. It’s too risky.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Money Travel Hotel 52

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Elle and her husband paid off a car loan and saved cash for their next car. Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years. Chris and his wife made a financial goal to switch to an all cash lifestyle, instead of relying on credit cards. goals to get us there.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Futures introduction.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

In spite of his claims of struggling to pay off college debt, driving a car with a rusted out floor board and credit card debt that was ‘tough to pay off’ as presented on “ President crashes personal finance party ”, Barrack Obama and wife Michelle are worth millions – at least 2.8 He earned 1.57 Money Tips'

Personal Finance 186

Personal Finance Finance 2005 Debt 186

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Amazon Product Description: “Pump gas into the cars as they drive around the roads. Three weather-proof fuel buttons that make six fun sounds when kids stop to ‘fill up’ There’s a hose with a pretend nozzle, and a credit card swipe that can be used with a special cut-out credit card.

Credit Cards 45

Credit Cards Customer Reviews Fuel Frugal Lives 45

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Both instances could have brought us down and we could have reached for a credit card, but thankfully, my husband and I are pretty adamant about having an emergency fund and I want you to become adamant about having one too. There were months when our sales were HALF of what we would normally bring in. A Very Tough Year.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Finance Organic Organization 100

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Wether I am shopping online or in the store, I usually use a credit card. I like to use my credit card because of the rewards program it offers. I use my credit card for everything from online holiday shopping to putting gas in my car and then take advantage of the rewards once we rack up enough points.

Holiday 58

Holiday Shopping Credit Cards Friends And Family Sale 58

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

There were months when our sales were HALF of what we would normally bring in. I remember one morning my husband and I were sitting at the kitchen table contemplating if we should sell one of our cars. Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.

Emergency Fund 127

Emergency Fund 2007 Personal Finance Debt 127

Fashion Without Guilt

MAY 9, 2011

Travelocity with the Travelocity Credit Card. If you typically do travel bookings at Travelocity, you may already know that there is a credit card that allows you to get 10% Travelocity rewards back when you book travel through Travelocity. The Travelocity card has a $35 annual fee. worth of flights.

Budgeting 69

Budgeting Budget Travel Discount 69

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

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. Throughout your baby-related shopping, look out for sales and discounts that you can take advantage of. Delay your purchases as much as you can. Look for bargains.

Saving Money 210

Saving Money Money Baby Parenting 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

One reason most of us hate to go to a car dealer to buy a car is because it is one of the few places where negotiation is expected, and we aren’t good at it. Dad never made a counter offer on a car purchase. Garage sales – need I say more? We get the satellite bill and pay the price on the statement. off the price.

Haggle 202

Haggle Haggling Price Discount 202

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Plenty of cash and debit/credit cards. Clean your car. The last thing you want to do is score a bunch of deals and then realize you have no room for them in your car. Clean that car out out the day before! If you’re going with a group, load up in the car that’s the biggest and stick together!

2019 40

2019 Shopping Fridays Re-use 40

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

In May, I made money from a yard sale and put $50 towards our Christmas savings. We didn’t want to sink any money into the car, but a family member offered to take it off our hands. The goal is to use the money that you have on hand to pay for Christmas and not resort to using credit cards.

2019 100

2019 October Club Christmas 100

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Phone numbers to your credit card company. Be sure to keep phone numbers to all of your debit and credit card companies so if theft does occur, you can call and cancel them asap! If you are accessing any sales ads, online coupons, or other shopping apps online them make sure you keep a phone charger (car charger) on you.

Fridays 40

Fridays Phones Credit Cards 7-Up 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. She ignored collectors and now the card company is suing. Since she could no longer afford to pay it, she stopped the home insurance and stopped using the cars she inherited (also free and clear). If you have access to a car, use it! Discontinue Insurance.

Friends And Family Sale 189

Friends And Family Sale Taxes Insurance Money 189

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Get a smaller car. Again, you can save thousands with a smaller car that is less expensive and more fuel efficient. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Stop using your credit cards. And, if you eliminate clutter, you don’t need a large house.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

High interest credit card debt can really drag you down, yet you might want to take out a business loan to start up a really great business idea. Let me show you how to get a loan, buy a car, purchase a home, live within a budget, save/invest, prepare tax returns, use a contract and more.

Personal Finance 100

Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 100

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

Plenty of cash and debit/credit cards. Snacks and drinks to keep in the car and your purse. Clean your car. There’s nothing worse than going to your first store, buying a bunch of Thanksgiving deals, and then realizing you have no room for them in your car. Start tracking store sales in advance. Map or GPS.

Fridays 45

Fridays Shopping Blu Ray Thanksgiving 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

For me, an artificial tree made sense when I bought it in 1996: Pros: I was getting older and could no longer muscle a 7 foot tree onto the top of a car (being only 5’4” tall doesn’t help either). How to Use a Credit Card to Save the World. Why I Bought an Artifical Tree. Related posts: 8 Ways to Save on Christmas.

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Christmas Real Estate Cycle Re-use 181

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Plenty of cash and debit/credit cards. Snacks and drinks to keep in the car and your purse. Clean your car. There’s nothing worse than going to your first store, buying a bunch of Thanksgiving deals, and then realizing you have no room for them in your car. Start tracking store sales in advance. Map or GPS.

Fridays 56

Fridays Shopping Blu Ray Re-use 56

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

When you shop in-store and online on 9/3 through 9/12 you will save with a 15% discount off all regular and sale price apparel, accessories and fine jewelry! Let the experts on everything car related, Advance Auto Parts, save you time and money on your next auto-related purchase! Body Shop Coupon: 10% Off. Promo ends 9/10/15!

Coupon Codes 100

Coupon Codes Coupon Code Codes Auto Parts and Accessories 100

Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

When you shop in-store and online on 9/3 through 9/12 you will save with a 15% discount off all regular and sale price apparel, accessories and fine jewelry! Let the experts on everything car related, Advance Auto Parts, save you time and money on your next auto-related purchase! Body Shop Coupon: 10% Off. Promo ends 9/10/15!

Auto Parts and Accessories 100

Auto Parts and Accessories Discount Jewelry Shopping 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

works in outbound sales, and I teach part-time. medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. We tackled our small credit card balance, then our. cars, and finally our student loans. what is on sale and plan meals based on those ingredients. Include anything that.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

Rather than finding yourself in a position where you’re relying on credit cards for these expenses – and then wasting your hard-earned money on paying off those cards in the following months – try creating separate sinking funds instead. Yard Sales. can be downright overwhelming. Selling on eBay, Amazon or Craigslist.

Craigslist 78

Craigslist West Virginia Bank Banking 78

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 7, 2015

When it buzzes, use the last ten minutes of your organization session to handle the boxes: put things away, place charity items in the car, put items in storage, shred and toss out the trash. The price point is very affordable and I love that it lets you shred credit cards, staples, etc. All opinions are our own.

Shredders 40

Shredders Donation Credit Cards Cleaning 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

years with no car (and two small kids!). I fell in love with pursuing a car-free life. years without a car, and our kids were 4 & 14 months when we moved there. Taking a break during a very cold walk My history with loving car-free options stems from some experiences I had as a kid. We lived for 2.5

Kids and Family 189

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 17, 2015

OfficeDesigns.com saves you time and money with FREE FedEx shipping, 30-day hassle-free returns and no sales tax! This Fall sale with Hanes offers 20% off for you and your friends when you refer them! This deal acannot be combined with other offers or on Breville, Tea of the Month Club or Sale items. Offer ends 8/31/15!

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Discount Auto Parts and Accessories Coupon Codes Coupon Code 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself. Anyone who uses credit cards to collect travel points might want to follow thepointsguy.com; the site covers a lot of territory in the travel rewards arena.

Green And Frugal 178

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 178

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. My car was parked right outside, so it was hit with several of the bullets. I also found small ways to earn extra money, specifically flipping yard sale finds for a profit on eBay.

Debt 227

Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

You are never in any doubt if you can afford that gorgeous jacket you saw on sale. Debit cards allow you 24/7 access to your own money and help to reduce the use of credit cards. Speaking of credit cards, make your life so much simpler by paying them off, cutting them up and just keeping one card for emergencies.

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Simple Finance Budgeting Budget 221

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

Squeaking, rattling, spinning fun is complete with a strong handle for carrying and includes a strap for hanging inside a crib or car. Even includes a pocket for license, keys, and credit card! Not for sale. Tolo is know for its high quality educational products for babies. Quick Trip Diaper Bag. Highlights Hello.

2013 96

2013 Giveaway Gifts Babies R Us 96

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

Over-spending has become a way of life, cheered on by financial institutions and credit card companies, who want us to spend up big so they can earn ever more interest, at our expense. Easy access to credit has helped to make this process so easy; we don’t even need to have the cash.

Money 213

Money Activism Credit Debt 213

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Carrie worked at H&R Block during tax season and flipped yard sale finds for a profit on eBay. Tracy put her sales commissions and tax returns towards debt. I have made hundreds of dollars at yard sales and usually use the money to pay for our vacation spending. Maureen paid off $79,540 in credit card and student loan debt.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2016

These fees are in addition to the owners rental, cleaning, deposits and the governments sales taxes and can easily had hundreds of dollars to the cost of a stay. There is wide discrepancy on what owners charge to clean the property after your stay; some owners will charge a fee to cover credit card use (or give a discount for checks).

Vacation 100

Vacation Saving Money Money Rent 100

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

The members-only weekend event starts Black Friday at 5am and a really diverse range of products are on sale, with everything from HDTVs and digital cameras to luggage and kitchen accessories marked down. Cars 2 (Blu-Ray) – $9.88. The Sam's Club Black Friday ad is out! What you need to know. Cell Phones » Phones.

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Club Blu Ray Crock Pots and Slow Cookers Fridays 113

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

110,000 was our mortgage and $8,000 was my car. The first week after our Honeymoon, Ryan paid off the remaining debt on my car. He does not do car payments. And this is just on a mortgage, not including any credit card or student loan debt. At least evaluate your car situation if you have payments.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100