Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Do you want something spacious enough for the whole family, or are you going through a bit of a mid-life crisis and, therefore, want a two-door sports car? Setting up an automatic savings account system works wonders for me. There’s no shame in that! What this does is take most of the thinking out of my hands.

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Cars Car Bank Banking 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Millions of Americans and Canadians are experiencing what the emptiness feels like…the emptiness of their savings accounts, the emptiness of their wallets, and the emptiness of their kitchen cupboards. Yeah, that will save you some money. Saving money and saving time has never been easier. Dare to Compare.

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Save Your Change. Over the course of a year, it is possible to save up a couple of hundred dollars, just by saving your change! Then, roll the change, take it to your local bank and deposit the change in your savings account. Saving money is essential. Anytime you find change, throw it in the bank.

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Bank Banking Money Saving 265

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army's Adopt-a-Family program. I'm closing the account and moving that money to my Christmas Savings account.

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February Club Christmas Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp.

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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 15, 2017

Instead I’m writing about my family’s experience with traditional health insurance and how it has affected OUR finances. We did take advantage of one benefit of a high deductible health plan: a Health Savings Account. Our first stop was Facebook, of course. Health insurance is a touchy subject.

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Health Insurance Insurance Health 2003 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

We ran the numbers of the purchase and they looked great on paper, but paper doesn’t account for a new server, a roof leak, unexpected medical bills, and other calamities. To ease my anxiety about our new loans, we took the Financial Peace University home course and it changed how we thought about debt. 5 Steps to Crush Debt.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2014

You could flip a house, or buy a multi-family complex and rent out the units. Of course, not all investments have to be financial. The money might be gone, but my family’s lifestyle is improved. Depending on how much money you have, your risk tolerance , and other factors, you can consider various investments.

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Money Emergency Fund Work Advantage 200

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

.” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. Almost 70% of Generation X have less than $1000 in personal savings account. *. of Generation X report a retirement savings account balance of $0.**. of Gen X report they have saves less than $10,000 for retirement.**.

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Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Coupons Do Work

MAY 17, 2016

Family Video -free overnight movie or game rental for students that have A’s on report card in any core subject. K-8 get a 3 course meal including cheese, entree (chicken, shrimp, teriyaki sirloin and ravioli) and chocolate. 9-12 get a four course meal. Must be accompanied by adult who buys a four-course dinner).

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Free Stuff 2016 Baskin Robbins Student 100

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

It’s a very simple program that turns your everyday spending into a little extra savings account to help pay for your family’s college expenses or withdraw for yourself. You do nothing…as long as you use one of your registered cards, the money automatically goes into your Upromise savings account!

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College Dining Money Used 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Pertinent knowledge and prior planning will help you limit the long-lasting effect financial difficulties can have on you and your family. Of course, we don’t do it on purpose, I know, it’s just that we often don’t realize what we have done until it’s too late and disaster strikes. I know that sounds harsh, but it is the reality.

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Emergency Fund Insurance Debt Credit Cards 222

Saving With Shellie

JULY 2, 2012

Here are some fantastic ways to save your pennies for the next Big Trip: Vacation Savings Account. One of the best and smartest ways to save for a vacation is to open a separate savings account specifically for your vacation fund. And of course you’ll be earning interest. Saving Your Savings.

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Vacation Giveaway Friends And Family Sale Saving 83

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 24, 2011

It’s a very simple program that turns your everyday spending into a little extra savings account to help pay for your family’s college expenses or withdraw for yourself. You do nothing…as long as you use one of your registered cards, the money automatically goes into your Upromise savings account!

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College Dining Money Used 45

Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

It is a program that turns your everyday spending into a little extra savings account to pay for your kid’s college, your student load or withdraw for yourself : Register HERE – It’s FREE! There are also eCoupons (my favorite of course). Time to load this month’s Upromise coupons! What is Upromise?

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College November Money Credit Cards 59

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

It is a program that turns your everyday spending into a little extra savings account to pay for your kid’s college, your student load or withdraw for yourself : Register HERE – It’s FREE! There are also eCoupons (my favorite of course). Time to load this month’s Upromise coupons! What is Upromise?

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College Money Credit Cards Kids and Family 68

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

A savings account just won’t build wealth. Understand your investment options A brokerage account gives you many new investment opportunities, including the following: Stocks Stocks give you a fractional ownership stake in a business, and they’re one of the best ways to build long-term wealth for you and your family.

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Taxes Growing Money College Tuition 52

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I simply put the word out to friends and family on social media, and he has stayed busy ever since. For most people, groceries are a huge expense, especially if you have a family. This will save you a ton of money! Everyone in my family loves leftovers, so this one is easy for us! Save your savings.

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Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Saving Everyday

JUNE 4, 2011

It is a program that turns your everyday spending into a little extra savings account to pay for your kid’s college, your student load or withdraw for yourself : Register HERE – It’s FREE! There are also eCoupons (my favorite of course). Time to load this month’s Upromise coupons! What is Upromise?

College 58

College June Credit Cards Money 58

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Everyday

APRIL 2, 2011

It is a program that turns your everyday spending into a little extra savings account to pay for your kid’s college, your student load or withdraw for yourself : Register HERE – It’s FREE! There are also eCoupons (my favorite of course). Time to load this month’s Upromise coupons! What is Upromise?

College 55

College April Credit Cards Money 55

Saving Everyday

JULY 6, 2011

It is a program that turns your everyday spending into a little extra savings account to pay for your kid’s college, your student load or withdraw for yourself : Register HERE – It’s FREE! There are also eCoupons (my favorite of course). Time to load this month’s Upromise coupons! What is Upromise?

College 45

College Money Credit Cards Kids and Family 45

Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

This is the first year I started a Disney/vacation savings account of $25 a week. In all fairness, I should also point out that my family lives less than an hour from Disney, so we go once a year to see them anyway. Mine is Mickey’s Pantry at Downtown Disney…a kitchen store, of course. Gas = $350. It takes 2.5

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Disney Hotel Goals Money 83