Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

First things first: Be smart about credit. Most undergrads start getting credit card applications in the mail before they’ve finished unpacking in the dorm. Credit cards are far from the glorious tools the banks want you to think they are, but they’re not all bad, either. It’s just yours.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Valid credit card required at check-in. tax not included for rooms. sales tax & 20% service & gratuity for food & beverage not included. Subject to availability. 72hr cancel notice or fee up to Groupon price applies. Must be 18+ to check in. Not valid w/ other offers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

PFP presents Investment Tax Management posted at Pasadena Financial Planner , saying, ” As you move your cash, bond, and stock financial assets into lower cost, more broadly diversified investment mutual funds and/or ETFs, you should also consider how to “locate” your investment asset allocation with respect to more optimal taxation.”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information. Teacher Man presents Why Credit Cards Are Dangerous For Students posted at My University Money , saying, “I am on the record as having said that I believe students should sign up for credit cards.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Tax Rebate Blog: How Much Can you Earn Before Paying Tax in 2011 Tax allowances and brackets change each year. This post shows highlights how much you can earn before you need to pay tax. Money Reasons: Why I Got An American Express Blue Cash Card MR loves reward credit cards.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Being credit-worthy is almost as important as being frugal. There are just some investment projects that you simply can’t finance with your savings or credit cards. To get one at good rates, you need a good credit score. That’s where credit rating bureaus like Credit Karma come into play.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We are co-hosting a bday party for a dear friend of mine this Saturday and we are in charge of all the food. Get Rich Slowly tells us how we can cheat on our taxes legally. Financial Highway tells us how he paid off $50,000 of credit card debt. These tips are coming just in time for tax season. Congrats!!

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

t Paydown Your Credit Cards. Crystal presents 5 Credit Card Mistakes You Want to Avoid. Credit cards can be a great tool but these mistakes are all too common. Avoid them and you’ll do fine in the world of credit. Glen Craig presents Credit Cards for Excellent Credit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

I’m a vegetarian and I eat quite a bit of organic foods, so my diet doesn’t match up with many manufacturer’s coupons. Don’t let an attempt to save $5 here and $10 there land you with legal trouble, tax problems, or hundreds of dollars in fines. For me, the process just isn’t cost-effective.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. Then during tax season, I worked at H&R Block filing taxes. I did the regular budget audit and cut things out like entertainment, fast food, and going out with friends.

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. We tackled our small credit card balance, then our. and using all of our extra funds, like bonuses from work and tax returns, we were able to pay everything off in 4 years! How long did. it take you? We are debt. free except for our mortgage.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. A zero-based budget is planning for every single dollar of after-tax income. If your paychecks are inconsistent, you will need to cautiously estimate your after-tax income.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

It is food, so maybe a need. Credit card balances. Yes, credit cards were available. According to Credit Cards.com the Diner’s Club Card was the first of the modern style credit cards to be used and it was available starting in 1950. Is butter a need or a want? We have three.

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Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

If you make $50,000 a year after taxes and spend $60,000 a year, your finances are going backward. You know you shouldn’t be using credit cards all the time. You spend until the money runs out and then you put your purchases on your credit card. Put some money aside for savings and food.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

They also put an unexpected tax return and bonus towards their debt. Carrie worked at H&R Block during tax season and flipped yard sale finds for a profit on eBay. Tracy put her sales commissions and tax returns towards debt. She also prepared extra food to freeze for late days. She also started a blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2016

These fees are in addition to the owners rental, cleaning, deposits and the governments sales taxes and can easily had hundreds of dollars to the cost of a stay. There is wide discrepancy on what owners charge to clean the property after your stay; some owners will charge a fee to cover credit card use (or give a discount for checks).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 20, 2012

The TD Canada Trust recommends two calculations that can help you to assess exactly what you can afford to buy: The Gross Debt Service (GDS) ratio – This approach looks at the cost of your house purchases, including mortgage payments, taxes and heating costs. Any figure above this is considered to be on the wrong side of affordable.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

I just moved to the more rural area to enjoy time gardening and cooking with real foods. I had good tax returns due to high with holdings (lesson learned). Meal plan based on dietary needs and whatever your hot buttons are for foods. (I How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you?

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