Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

I’ve mentioned National Consumer Panel in the past but I wanted to let you know they are accepting applicants again! If scanning items isn’t up your alley, they also offer surveys you can take to earn points. If you missed my original post about the National Consumer Panel you can read it HERE.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does a survey multiple times a year, called the Consumer Expenditure Survey.

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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. 20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. FMF presents Five Retro Rules to Save Money posted at Free Money Finance , saying, “These tips from the past can save us all some big bucks.&#. Here’s how…&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 3, 2011

Personal Finance. Bob shares with us the Legitimate Home Survey Companies so we aren’t fooled. He says “I have seen some bad and some good in the home survey industry. Katherine Tworsey tells us the 10 Biggest Consumers of Electricity in Your Home. These are some that I have heard good things about.&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2012

We live in a consumer-driven society and too many people impulse-buy, often things they don’t really need. There are several reasons, according to a recent survey. A personal budget is the most important step in getting your finances under control but you must be prepared to follow up on what you discover when you first draw one up.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 8, 2013

Easy credit, a have-it-now mentality and the consumer-driven society have all created this situation. A recent survey in the US showed that increasing numbers of people are filing for bankruptcy as their debts reach levels they simply cannot service. Managing your debt is vital if you are to avoid going down this road.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Practice Wise Spending You can do this by surveying for places with lower prices. Food items like fresh produce or food items that expire easily should not be bought in bulk or you will find them thrown into the trash before they can be consumed. It is not the location that matters but the company. Creating a Budget is Easy.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. There are lots of small steps that consumers can take to achieve this resolution so choose options that fit the best with your lifestyle. The top 3 financial resolutions? Create a budget.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. Source: Bankrate national survey of lenders As for 2024: The potential for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts could be good news for home equity loans.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

With so many different options out there, a consumer really can get overwhelmed and into trouble if they don’t know their credit card basics. Money Q&A : Seven Car Insurance Myths You Need To Know – There are a lot of car insurance myths that continue to be spread around by consumers. Take a moment to watch them.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. Bankrate has answers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

. ” John presents Q1 2012 Credit Card Debt Study posted at Card Hub , saying, “The first quarter of 2012 indicates consumers are paying down credit card debt. Will this trend continue throughout the year, or will consumer credit card debt follow the same path it has in previous years?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In general, the better your credit, the more likely you are to qualify for lower rates, but credit card interest rates tend to be significantly higher than rates on other consumer debt. DIFFERENT TYPES OF CREDIT CARDS Credit card companies offer different kinds of cards to meet different consumer needs.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. Bankrate has answers. Power, could be useful.

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