Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
College is riddled with unseen expenses that can leave students broke before they even hit midterms. Being smart and avoiding unnecessary spending can help you save money in college. Skip the pizza and constant eating out. Avoid the frozen and prepared foods sections–these are not the bargains they appear to be.
Saving Cents With Sense
AUGUST 30, 2013
Here’s an understatement — college is expensive. According to the College Board, the average student at a public university spends more than $22,200 every year between tuition and other costs. Just like studying and beer, fashion matters at college. Thrift Store Style. Broadband vs. DSL. Student ID. All rights reserved.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Eating Out. Look at the pattern of how money was spent in prior months eating out.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 14, 2013
Avoiding the unnecessary things like extra trips to the store can help you save on gas or transportation expenses, and limiting the times that you eat out can actually do a lot for your finances. Wise use of gas, heat, electricity, and water coupled with buying just enough food can help you save a lot of your hard earned cash.
Family Balance Sheet
AUGUST 4, 2014
We met in college and currently both feel drawn toward higher education. ’ Apart from our careers we’re very into cultural experience, LOVE big city life with all the culture and delicious food it provides and our greatest lament in moving to Western NY is that there won’t be the variety that our beloved Portland offers us.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 19, 2013
This year for instance, I dropped upwards of $250 on entertainment (boat ride, eat outs, amusement park, supplies, books, games and etc) plus the opportunity cost of using our condo instead of renting it out (over $1600 for the week) plus groceries, gasoline and more. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7 Money Tips'
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 1, 2014
Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. It is an eye-opening experience and will allow you to figure out what you can cut back on, as well as what is a necessary expense. What about eating out?
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