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.

Money 133

Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

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.

Debt 100

Debt Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Take a moment to watch them. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card?

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

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. If you are risk averse, you may lose sleep (and health) worrying about the safety of your finances. As part of that, we have explored compound interest.

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years. It can be difficult to watch others succeed with their goals. Getting Started.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I 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. Spreadsheets are my friends.

Green And Frugal 176

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Most children only take from the family finances, instead of contributing to them. Most parents don’t think they have time to teach personal finance. Let the kids pick it up the way we did, by watching and listening how their parents handle money! Having a large family today is for the wealthy!

Parenting 173

Parenting Money Kids and Family Personal Finance 173

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. I will NEVER finance a car again.

Credit Cards 100

Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

So whether that’s hiking across the beautiful Sussex Downs, growing my own vegetables or taking my binoculars out for a spot of bird watching I rarely spend much time indoors. At the same time my credit card debt was slowly creeping upward too thanks to my minimal income. Initially it all seemed fine.

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100