Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

Talk about what each person is doing, such as taking the orders, entering them into the computer so the people filling them know what to do, taking the money, making the french fries or hamburgers, sweeping the floors or cleaning the bathrooms. Talk about how the food gets to that location, and the jobs involved with that.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Grow Your Own Food You don’t need a farm to grow some of your own food, you just need a small raised bed, a window box, or even just some old soda bottles hung from the fire escape.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

I admit that I’m not the greenest person out there, although I am working to improve, from participating in my utility’s efforts to increase power from renewable resources to looking for local produce and food sources whenever possible. Many of the local farms that provide food also adhere to different practices.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Save Money on Food. You cannot avoid spending money on food. Most importantly, reduce food waste. And, be sure to eat your leftovers!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. For me, the process just isn’t cost-effective. I was spending two hours a week to save maybe $10.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2011

Personal Finance. But our planet is experiencing an unprecedented drawdown of these resources, and it is only by protecting nature and its gifts – a stable climate, fresh water, healthy oceans and reliable food – that we can ensure a better life for everyone, everywhere.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Attention, personal finance readers and gurus! Most financial literacy courses and parents in the know believe that teaching the difference between something you need and something you want is key in being able to control spending and thrive financially. You think you know the difference between a need and a want – right?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2016

They did not have to buy their clothes, food and etc with it. You of course, need to be very comfortable in what you expect them to buy with their part of the household income. They also were hired to do some of the heavier household work (some chores were part of allowance, others weren’t) to earn extra money.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

A few years back, I hit my all-time high by borrowing 126 books over the course of one year. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

And, of course, not everyone likes the sweltering summers of the Sun Belt states. Personal finance expert Shang Saavedra says to know where you’re going, you need to know where you’re at with your retirement savings. The index measures various factors, including access to healthcare, food, physical health and economic security.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. Dana presents 5 Frugal Ways To Beat Food Price Inflation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Take a moment to watch them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

Of course, some would say that you would have to invent an incredibly popular new thing (like the iPhone) to get rich. Of course, some of them help immensely, but ultimately are not the ONE most important thing you need to get rich. Persistence is the obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. Of course I had to tackle the biggest issue which was my feelings of unworthiness. I did this through some personal therapy, meditation and yoga practice.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Of course, the British climate isn’t always kind, but I’m pleased to say the weather recently has been glorious and I’ve been making full use of it! Many personal finance bloggers talk about having a “no spend week” – well basically I had a “no spend” five years!

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