Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

The same can be said about finances – it is often the little things you do, the small actions you take, that have the biggest impact on your financial security, both in the present and in the future. A budget helps you track your finances so you know exactly where you are and whether you’re on track.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Both books provided the blueprint for Our Debt Freedom Plan. Later in his plan, he recommends saving 3-6 months of expenses, but only after paying off the non-mortgage debt. According to Dave’s Baby Steps, once non-mortgaged debts are paid off, your goal should be to save three to six months of living expenses.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

If you have a personal finance inspiring story where you have made a positive impact to your own Family Balance Sheet, then we want to hear it as part of my Inspiring Story series. Have you erased your debt? Graduated from college debt-free These are just a few ideas, but the stories are endless. The guidelines: 1.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary. Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches! helping out 7.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. Bucksome Boomer shares with us how to revolutionize our finances using our savings. Reducing Debt. He just turned 50 this week. Happy bday!!!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

My aunt and uncle never had a lot of money to donate to their church, but every weekend they volunteered to help set up for weddings or clean up after them in the church hall. She blogs at Mom’s Plans where she shares her family’s progress getting out of debt and saving money. So, how do you give to charities? At first.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2012

Our next item up for bid is a personal finance management kit sponsored by One Cent at a Time. Our third item up for bid is a successful marriage package sponsored by Faith and Finance. The vows you made on your wedding day shouldn’t be broken because of a broken budget or poor spending habits.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. We personally use Quicken and we find it works great for reviewing our finances. Frugal Dad tells us how it’s possible to have a wedding on a budget. Reducing Debt. What did you do? Now, on to the PEP’s of the week.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 29, 2014

One week after their wedding, on a remote honeymoon island, Lauren was told her husband Andrew had suffered six heart attacks and had hours to live. If you are looking for a common-sense approach to personal finance and money management , then Personal Finance For Beginners In 30 Minutes, Vol. 1 is for you!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. Canadian Dream shares with us the stages of personal finance. Frugal Dad reminds us that the war on debt starts at home and until we make changes there, we are never going to win the battle. Reducing Debt.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

The steps may vary depending on whether you’re looking for debt consolidation loans , home improvement loans, medical loans or wedding loans. Personal loan qualification requirements Your credit score , income and debt are usually evaluated by personal loan lenders to see if you qualify.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. But those can saddle your children with debt for 20 years or more! Examples of this are finding an outfit for a wedding, lawn equipment, or a food processor for preparing meals for a large family gathering.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. Ways to save on that most enjoyable part of the wedding, the honeymoon!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2012

That line is often included in the wedding vows that most people make. You might have spent way too much on the wedding of your dreams. It can be so easy to run up thousands of dollars in debt just by using that credit card. Most people will not see eye to eye when it comes to how much credit card debt is acceptable.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! I don’t want to feel like I’m wasting all the gifts I’ve been given, including my finances. What’s your best frugal win? I have two!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Take a moment to watch them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

Then last year we got back in touch when I invited him to my wedding. My grandfather wasn’t well enough to fly in for the wedding but he did send a gift in the mail along with his blessing. The Centsible Life shares with us 5 tips for managing the family finances. How do you manage your family finances?

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Before getting married, you’ve likely researched the financial questions you should ask each other, but do you know how your wedding will affect your finances once the “I dos” are said and the wedding certificate is signed? Paying Off Debt. Health Insurance Concerns. Community Property Laws. Thank you for reading.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Many families are toeing the line of slipping into debt, if they aren’t already over their heads. As the time passed, I was able to figure out ways to save more money and stay on top of my finances. Birthday or Christmas gifts, wedding gifts, or any sort of gifted cash should go straight into your savings account.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Meanwhile, one of my other friends, who is halfway through nursing school and up to her eyeballs in debt IS going because she feels OBLIGATED. But considering that I’ll already be spending $100-200 on gifts, transportation, accommodations, etc for the wedding itself and the bridal shower, I just don’t see that. Get Healthy'

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