Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Back in my teens and early twenties, Mom used to yell at me about not carrying enough cash. With the rash of data breaches at some of the major retailers in the past years, consumers are becoming more wary of flashing their debit and credit cards at brick and mortar stores when they could be using cash. Here are the reasons I use cash.

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Used Credit Cards Gasoline Consumer 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2013

These are the questions I asked my self prior to retiring from a six figure income with bonus’s and stock options in the midst of the recent great recession! You really don’t want to be that needy Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa, leaning on family to provide the human touch! Do you need the money?

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Insurance Work Money Kids and Family 213

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 13, 2015

Frugal living helped our budget survive two babies, one recession, four moves and countless emergency expenses. The second is that my “me-time” has been slowly consumed by a husband who works long hours, two little boys, neighborhood activities, school, sports and this blog. I’m a mom too, I know. You’re busy.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Budgeting Budget 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? Smart on Money: Consumers May Have Won This Round, But the Bank Fee War Is Far From Over – It’s true that consumers appear to have won a battle against bank fees, at least for now. Mom’s Plans: I Want to Move!

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188