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. Read away my friends. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card?
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone! I’m Mary, and it’s a pleasure to participate in Kristen’s Meet a Reader series. Our son is 29 and biological.
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Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. Last year, a friend of mine on Facebook shared that she saves $1 bills that have Federal Reserve letters that match the first letter of her kids’ names. My monthly goal is $100.
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 25, 2019
Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. Last year, a friend of mine on Facebook shared that she saves $1 bills that have Federal Reserve letters that match the first letter of her kids’ names. My monthly goal is $100.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 31, 2012
She (we will call her Susan, although that is not her name) started life as a member of an industrious lower middle class family – one sibling, two parents married to each other. She gave large gifts to close friends. Although friends tried to help by offering part time employment, she was unable to keep a paying job.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 10, 2014
Tell us about you and your family. 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. She blogs about at Careful Cents where she helps creative freelancers and solopreneurs make a living from their craft. Where are you from? What are your hobbies?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. Get Social.
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