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The Deadly Sins of Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Lots of people will say that there’s no real formula for personal finance, because it’s personal. Everyone has different circumstances to take into account, whether it’s their family structure, personal situation, luck (or lack thereof), and their values. Wastefulness. Indebtedness.

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What Buddhism Teaches Us About Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

All of these principles can also be applied to our own situations, even when it comes to managing our personal finances. Today I want to explore what Buddhism teaches us about personal finance. The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism and Personal Finance . This is exactly how I want to live. Life is suffering.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. Well, this time I have done it again and put together some good laughs for you to enjoy on your Monday morning.

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Travel Tidbits: 2023's Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

Motherhood Moments

adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips , along with expert commentary. They often have package deals as well.” With nearly 80% of U.S. states based on 32 key metrics.

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Finding Discount Codes and Why You Should Use Coupons

Koupon Karen

Lucky for deal-hunting shoppers, an abundance of savings opportunities await across a multitude of retailers facilitated through promotional discount codes and ongoing coupon offerings. Exclusivity keeps motivation high for perpetual deal hunting too. Restaurant deals facilitate culinary adventures. What Are Discount Codes?

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. What a deal. Use your card for the other purchases you make as well. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting.

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Financial Tasks for First Quarter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our personal finances obviously require attention all year long. Clean out and organize paper files for personal finances. Keeping a household inventory not only helps us estimate our net worth, but will also be very important should catastrophe strike and when our heirs have to deal with our possessions.