Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 30, 2014
Earning a sub-poverty-level income for decades as a Catholic priest, he focused on his investments in his free time, and was worth nearly $1 million when he died. This 102-year-old former part-time janitor and dry cleaner left $2.3 Figure out what you need to live and put the rest in a secure account. Genesio Morlacci.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 1, 2021
Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 30, 2017
When hubby gets on a collectible kick and buys expensive WWII artifacts, I get myself a new electronic toy, for instance. At the time, I was working part time for about 8 hours a weekend, earning minimum wage. I wanted to buy a nice TV so I had to save up for it. My own examples are a bit more mundane.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 16, 2016
Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. Collect your bills and start shopping around for new vendors. 7 – Collect your change.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
(I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts. Alan doesn’t share that regret.
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