Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Thanks to Credit Cards. com for including my post 10 Easy Ways to Save Money in this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. Please check out the carnival and read about the 7 deadly personal finance sins. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter has been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance #287.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

Before you get ready to shove those kids of yours out of the nest, here are what I consider to be (based on my experience as a person, a Mom, and a Grandma) the most important things you (or someone) should teach them about personal finance. How to manage life activities. I hope to show you how to use debt wisely.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Open a business bank account Keeping your business and personal finances separate is key to managing your business finances. Understand your startup financing options Most businesses need a little capital to get started. Startups should look to other financing options.

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freestuff.tv

MARCH 11, 2013

Credit Sesame is a 100% free personal finance credit and debt management tool with no credit card required or trial period. Credit Sesame makes managing personal credit online, owing less in interest and saving on mortgage, loan & credit card payments easy!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

It was all consumer debt spread over 5 credit cards. After trying to extend credit to finance the vacation and we were denied (best thing to ever happen to us) we realized we made too much money to be living like this and something had to change. We cut up our credit cards and never used them again.

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freestuff.tv

MAY 11, 2013

Credit Sesame is a 100% free personal finance credit and debt management tool with no credit card required or trial period. Credit Sesame makes managing personal credit online, owing less in interest and saving on mortgage, loan & credit card payments easy!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

A financial advisor told me recently that the thing that really made him upset was that nearly every new client he spoke to was making the same disastrous personal finance mistakes. So let’s look at the most common personal finance mistakes and what you can do to prevent or fix them. Minimum Payments On Credit Cards.

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freestuff.tv

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Credit Sesame is a 100% free personal finance credit and debt management tool with no credit card required or trial period. Credit Sesame makes managing personal credit online, owing less in interest and saving on mortgage, loan & credit card payments easy!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2013

And, even if you stay close to home, it’s nice to know that your finances are moving smoothly. Anytime you automate a portion of your finances, you need to be aware of your cash flow. How does your money move through your personal economy? Strategy: Use Your Credit Card. What About Mistakes?

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Discount Coder UK

JULY 6, 2012

The following is a guest post from our friends across the pond – MoneyCrashers.com David Bakke is a financial contributor for Money Crashers Personal Finance. After digging himself out of over $30,000 in credit card debt, he made it his mission to help others do the same. The level of consumer debt in both the.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Credit is a tool in personal finance. Using a peer loan to pay off high-interest credit cards does not mean you can run out shopping and max out your cards again. One of the reasons why peer lending has been so popular for debt consolidation is for the way the loan is reported on your credit report.

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OCTOBER 13, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. Monday, January 9: 12pm EST: Tips for Tackling Credit Card Debt with LaTisha Styles. 3 pm EST: Budgeting Basics with Jessi Fearon.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

Number 9 : Frugal Living tells us to let the dark night guide our finances. While the plot, acting, music composition, and special effects are normally what others focus on when watching this movie, there are actually quite a few lessons in personal finance that can be learned from The Dark Knight as well. Well it does.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

She writes at her personal finance website, And Then We Saved. It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna.

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MARCH 26, 2021

Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high-interest credit cards or a loan from your family? With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 5, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. Living below your means is the foundation of personal finance. Treat credit wisely.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

We didn’t carry over credit card balances, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%. We agreed that credit card debt wasn’t very smart, but a car loan? Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

That’s why a vast majority of us go the financing route. Use Cash Every time you use your credit card, you are paying interest on that purchase. Spending hard cash is much harder than swiping your credit card. How much of that do you have saved up as we speak?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Canadian Finance Carnival # 22 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance # 295 [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Carnival of Personal Finance # 295 [link] #. The Gotcha’s of Gas Credit Cards [link] #.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 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. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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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

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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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

You are one emergency short of losing track of your finances. This is why you should pay off your high-interest debts like credit cards first. The best way to get out of existing debt when your credit card balances are high is to stop charging them and live within your limits as you pay them down. What gives?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2013

Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Have you ever wondered How Secured Credit Cards Help You Repair Your Credit ? If so, don’t miss Ryan’s post about how they can be an option for repairing bad credit at The Better Credit Blog.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

But for our own safety net, we must make our finances a priority. It’s hard to change and improve your finances if you have no idea where you currently stand. Use my Family Balance Sheet excel spreadsheet to help you organize your finances. If not for that fund, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.

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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

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. Use your card for the other purchases you make as well. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. using tax free days.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2012

Credit Card Repayment Calculator. There is no shortage of credit card repayment calculators available online. While independently going green and improving personal finance is admirable, it’s not ideal considering how much free information and resources exist on the Internet.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high interest credit cards or a loan from family? With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends. A Very Tough Year.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 2, 2012

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. Three to six months living expenses used to be what the personal finance experts recommended, but in today's environment, maybe six months to a year is more prudent. It was a scary time for us.

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For the Mommas

JULY 23, 2012

Credit Sesame wants to help you ease the ‘Back to School” stress. Don’t worry about raking up those credit card bills, or putting a dent in your savings. Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential. What does Credit Sesame do? Automatically enter to win $250!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

We didn’t have credit card debt, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%, so we thought we were doing okay. We thought credit card debt wasn’t very smart, but a car loan? I’m sharing our plan with you because the direction of our finances has changed.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 19, 2012

Daily Worth is giving 3 lucky winners $704 to cover those Christmas Credit Card bills!! DailyWorth is a free daily personal finance email for women. Take control of your finances with DailyWorth ! It delivers practical tips, empowering ideas, and the occasional kick in the pants.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2014

Agree on the values and expectations you want your children to have in the area of personal finance and consistently teach and enforce those between the two of you (and clue in any significant others in your family such as aunts, uncles, grandparents and etc). Derailing them with sudden windfalls.

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