Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

And when we say own, we include assets that you may still be paying for, such as a car or a house. For example, your home would count toward your net worth if you’re willing to use it for a home equity line of credit or sell it should the need arise. That includes 401(k)s, IRAs and taxable savings accounts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

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. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

If you want to get your cash back, you need to sell your shares; the price of your company’s stock may have gone up and so you will make a profit. Conversely, the price may have dropped and you can only sell them for less than you paid for them. A dollar saved, as they say, is a dollar earned. Save or invest?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

While my spouse and I were in the throes of child rearing we didn’t think much about providing an intentional or structured set of lessons around personal finance. No, we won’t put that on the credit card and pay for it later. And they will see that you put money aside in savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2017

Yet newlyweds as well as long time married folks may not even be aware of some of the money tricks they or their spouse could be using. I personally have indulged in a bit of this and believe that my spouse may well have (subconsciously) as well. In fact, the non-working spouse may have an inclination to yield to this as well.

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Savings Corner

JUNE 13, 2024

You’ll need to maintain your credit by making your payments on time and keeping your balances low. Good credit is the door to many financial opportunities. It gives you access to financing with favorable terms, which means lower interest rates and higher credit limits. Keep your credit card balances low.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

You may not be able to store six months of non-perishable food items in a small apartment, but you can at least get through the initial stages of a crisis with the help of a 72-hour kit and what you have on hand for the week. Credit card with an adequate limit. Financial Emergency Preparedness.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

For those who prefer to pay with cash and avoid the credit card debt cycle altogether, building a solid credit history and high FICO score can be a challenge – but it doesn’t have to be. Only a small portion of your FICO score is based on having and using revolving credit. Where Credit Scores Come From. Your Score.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

Rather than finding yourself in a position where you’re relying on credit cards for these expenses – and then wasting your hard-earned money on paying off those cards in the following months – try creating separate sinking funds instead. Bank Your Savings. Another option is to simply bank your savings.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Do you have a retirement plan or a healthy savings account? Besides, paying off your debt and keeping it at a healthy minimum will help your credit score rating. With a better credit score rating, you have access to better financing options, which, in turn, can help you take advantage of future investment opportunities.

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