The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We rented at first, but the rental situation in our new town was poor.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2014

In the last few weeks, I’ve had three different friends come to me with a good problem to have: They have piles of money, but they have no idea what to do with that money. What has my money done for me lately? When you think about money as a tool, an as a means to an end, it doesn’t make sense to let it sit idle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

This got me thinking some more about how to save money by downsizing. Downsizing my vehicle certainly has saved me money and will continue to do so for as long as I have the car. Here is an interesting exercise – get a pen and paper; write down the total square footage of your house and the monthly mortgage or rent amount you pay.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

The right move for a homeowner with a buyer who can’t get a mortgage might just be a rent-to-own agreement. Rent-to-own is a way to make a property transaction work without a lender involved at the start. Rent-to-own is a way to make a property transaction work without a lender involved at the start.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Here are a few money tips to help you plan your back to school activities and maybe reduce that $600 per child amount. It’s fun for me and it saves my children shopping time and money. Know Where to Get the Money. If you or your student are funding college expenses, be careful of where you go for money first.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

They hate spending money, but love to invest and make money. When you start to look at your money and the things you buy as investments and expenses, it will totally change your spending habits. For example, buying food and paying rent do not make you any money. So, how have you saved money in your life?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

But did you know that Pinterest is also a fantastic resource for saving money? Whether you’re spending minutes or hours pinning photos of your favorite meals, outfits or vacation destinations, there is a wealth of money-saving knowledge floating around on those boards. Has it helped you save money? If so, how?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. 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. Why would they want to save their money to get pennies a year on their principal?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. I’m not talking about becoming a CPA or a Wall Street guru.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. I locked in the CD at my local credit union where it will earn 4.75% during that time frame. I was leaving money on the table before April and I’m glad I researched for opportunities. The money hit our account in April.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

We will probably be renting a car for our vacation this year. I’ve been trying to persuade my hubby to go ahead and get a newer van – we’ve got the money set aside for it, but so far no luck. Usually, if we fly somewhere and then rent a car, we just get the smallest (least expensive) type available.

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Couponing 101

JULY 18, 2013

Amazon and Ford are offering a FREE $3 Amazon Instant Video Credit ! You have until 9/6/13 to use this credit but it is only available for claiming today (7/18). You can use this credit to rent one of the movies available from the Amazon Instant Video Store for FREE! Thanks, Common Sense with Money !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

We wanted to be able to rent out the basement for the next few years until we needed the whole house. . Our house had the perfect setup, and when we moved in, we were lucky enough to be able to rent out our suite almost right away. We are very lucky that we rent to a family member. Money Tips'

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 30, 2011

Amazon Video on Demand is offering their Twitter followers a Free $5 Video On Demand Credit ! To get your credit, connect your Amazon.com and Twitter accounts and you will automatically follow @amazonvideo and @amazon_movies. Thanks, Common Sense With Money ! Click [link] to get yours.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2013

There are numerous factors to consider when deciding whether to buy your first home or to continue renting – especially when you’re out of college. Since living expenses consume a considerable portion of most people’s income, it is a good idea to put a lot of thought into the decision and where your money is ultimately going.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

. ” Jen presents 6 Free Financial Resources & Tools to Improve Your Finances posted at Master the Art of Saving , saying, “If youre interested in monitoring or improving your finances, then you probably dont want to be spending money to do it. Even professional bond market money managers do not beat the bond market.”

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation. Create A Budget.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 22, 2011

Amazon Video on Demand is offering their Twitter followers a Free $6 Video On Demand Credit ! Movies start at $2.99, so you could possibly rent 2 movies for free! To get your credit, connect your Amazon.com and Twitter accounts and you will automatically follow @amazonvideo and @americanexpress. Get yours [link] &#.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 22, 2011

You can score a Free Amazon Video On Demand Credit! credit to the Tribeca Film Shop – and the movies start at $2.99, so you can rent two movies for free! . The message “I just got a $6 credit for a free #TribecaFest movie rental at @amazonvideo from @AmericanExpress. Amazon Tribeca Movies Credit.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 24, 2011

You can score a Free Amazon Video On Demand Credit! credit to the Tribeca Film Shop – and the movies start at $2.99, so you can rent two movies for free! . The message “I just got a $6 credit for a free #TribecaFest movie rental at @amazonvideo from @AmericanExpress. Amazon Tribeca Movies Credit.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing? Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan. Learn other ways to get your free credit report and score.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2013

If you have the temperament to become a landlord, you can purchase the home and then rent it out, earning money each month. Will it take away from other things you want to spend your money on? ” Is most of my consumer credit dealt with? Money Tips' Others want to buy a house as an income property.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 29, 2011

You can score a Free Amazon Video On Demand Credit! credit to the Tribeca Film Shop – and the movies start at $2.99, so you can rent two movies for free! . The message “I just got a $6 credit for a free #TribecaFest movie rental at @amazonvideo from @AmericanExpress. Amazon Tribeca Movies Credit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Instead of paying for more than what you can, or worse, postponing the date until you can save more money, there are ways to have the wedding of your dreams for less money. Making a wedding budget isn’t just about allocating a certain amount of money for the wedding but rather digging into every detail.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 28, 2011

Even though the listed examples are quite different from one another, each of them could be purchased and rented for a profit. Your property may not always be 100% rented, but it can easily be 75% rented. With a large rental house, it’s either 100% rented, or 0% rented. 8-Unit Rental Complex – Benefits.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Jason Price from One Money Design interviews Chuck Bentley: The Root of Riches Book Interview. Chuck wrote the book to challenge how people think about money.&#. Your City or County May Have Free Money For You. Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. Thanks for the honesty.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Bad credit loans: A guide to getting a personal loan with bad credit Upgrade: Best overall bad credit loans Why it made the list: Upgrade has a low minimum credit score requirement and low starting rates — a somewhat rare combination. Upgrade’s borrowing requirements Minimum credit score: 560.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

School is in session ; and that means time to get your school supplies, supply for the classes and as a teacher, as much as you all do for teaching our precious kids, we want to help out as much as we can — including many stores that offer discount travel, school supplies, clothes, or food, these stores get extra credit with teachers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Those owners also spent time (or money, or both) on boat maintenance. Since all they like to do is tour, renting a boat for a couple of hours gives most what they want in a boat ride. We can rent a pontoon boat at the marina for 2 hours for $139 at our lake – and it comes with all of those safety things needed for all passengers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

My travel a330 (Photo credit: Wikipedia). However, most of the time, we only had money for the low cost restaurants, so they were all one greasy spoon after another. We rented an SUV for our last vacation because our car is getting very old and the route was fairly desolate. Use discounts on rental cars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. ” Amy from Money Mishaps shares how Online Shopping Can Save You Tons.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

With passive income, you can have money coming in even as you pursue your primary job, or if you’re able to build up a solid stream of passive income, you might want to kick back a little. Opportunity: A course can deliver an excellent income stream, because you make money easily after the initial outlay of time.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Smart money moves for your business Grow your small business with tailored insights, recommendations, and expert content. These can include your personal finances, such as net worth, available capital and credit score, as well as industry and management experience. Business line of credit.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

These low-down payment loans include the: Conventional 97 mortgage: This conventional loan, backed by government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, requires just 3 percent down and a minimum credit score of 620. The money can only be used for your down payment and closing costs.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Maybe four years? Biggest mistake ever.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Rent instead of own. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Save money by preparing your own meals. Gifts don’t have to cost a lot of money. Eat out less.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

We’ve had several instances over the years that have shaped how we viewed and managed our money. I am totally paraphrasing the year, but had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. How Our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic. Yep, life was good.

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