Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Energy efficient tax credits. While there have been some rollbacks on tax credits and deductions for energy efficient investments to your home, many still apply. For instance, there are still credits and deductions for the installation of solar panels, energy efficient water heaters, heat pumps, and windows.

Saving Money 171

Saving Money Money Family Washer and Dryer 171

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. 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? Your future self will be grateful. . I’m going back to bed!

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

In the same week, I woke up one morning to an icy cold shower and the discovery that our hot water heater was broken beyond repair. Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high interest credit cards or a loan from family? If not for that fund, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. Several years ago, our other vehicle needed new tires to pass inspection and our hot water heater stopped working. Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Finance Organic Organization 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Saturday: I’m hosting a dinner party for extended family to celebrate the numerous November birthdays. While I don’t advocate the use of credit cards with a continuing balance, we do use a credit card on many purchases and pay the balance off when the bill comes. How We Saved this Week: 1.

Frugal 100

Frugal Fridays Ebates Credit Cards 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. Surely unemployment, reduced income or a business downturn is considered an emergency, but so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery. It was a scary time for us. What is considered an emergency?

Emergency Fund 127

Emergency Fund 2007 Personal Finance Debt 127

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

That is close to what an average family spends on food in one month. Two tips to consider: set your water heater thermostat at 120 degrees F or lower and wash your clothing in cold water. top photo credit. I have a good friend who hates leftovers and throws any away after a meal. That’s crazy!

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100