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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

I remember the old S&H Green Stamp days when folks would paste their little green stamps (which they go from buying stuff) in a book which could then be redeemed for more merchandise available from the catalog. I undersand the incentive, but don’t think it is worthwhile for us. We prefer not to use credit.

Credit Card Rewards

Credit Card Rewards Credit Cards Credit Rewards

Friday Links – School Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Jen from Money Rebound writes about Realistic Ways to Slash Your Student Loan Debt – Such a timely post considering the recent rate changes for federal student loans in the United States! Do you know how to protect yourself if debt collectors are harassing you?

Fridays

Fridays Debt Gas Mileage Financial Goals

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

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. People there only have what they use and need and you know what…they are happy!!

Personal Finance

Personal Finance Finance Debt Money

P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? My husband and I did when we got married and it works well for us. Get Rich Slowly reminds us to not get rich any slower than we have to. Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Going Green.

January

January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance

Friday Links – Still Swamped Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 17, 2013

I wouldn’t mind normally, but I really could use a weekend to catch my breath. Student Debt Survivor recently had a milestone birthday. For the working moms out there, make sure to read Frugal Rules’ working from home–a mom’s perspective. Will a “green” car really save you money?

Fridays

Fridays Student Motivation Debt

Green, Frugal Alternatives To the Gym

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 6, 2012

My gym requires you to wipe down machines after each use, which is great for hygeine and horrible for the environment. There are plenty of things that can be done that are both frugal and eco friendly that have nothing to do with belonging to a fitness center. I’ve broken them down per season. Around here, it costs only $3.50

Green

Green Frugal Cycle Green And Frugal

The Prairie Eco-Thrifter Giveaway Extravaganza: 2nd Anniversary with an iPad 3 and over $200 Cash To Be Won Plus a Bonus Prize

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. This site, like life, has taken me on a journey.

Prizes

Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway

P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Beating Broke tells us how we can improve our credit score by adding positive information. Sustainable Life Blog shares with us tips on how to repair our credit. We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. DINKS tells us why Wylie Coyote is a financial genius.

February

February Debt Finance Personal Finance

P.E.P. for Week of January 3-January 7/11- Headed Overseas Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2011

Our friends over at Cheapism share with us 81 ways we can make the best use of our money. They also have some tips on websites that can help us save our pennies. JD Roth over at Get Rich Slowly tells us how we can take control of our finances in 2011. Going Frugal. Going Green. Reducing Debt.

January

January Personal Finance Finance Green And Frugal

Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

How fast do you get to speed, do you use cruise control , do you change lanes frequently? Using your cruise control to maintain a constant speed will improve your mpg. Try to use gasoline that only contains about 3 percent ethanol in order to boost your fuel economy. The weather will rob your fuel economy as well. Maintenance.

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Fuel Economy Gasoline Fuel Economy

Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? . ’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. posted at Money Talks Coaching , saying, “Money and marriage.

Money

Money May 2012 Debt

P.E.P. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Bucksome Boomer shares with us 9 tips for tax time that will save us from forming those wrinkles. Saving Money Today clears up for us the difference between defined benefit and defined contribution. Five Cent Nicke l shares with us the top ten web-based money management tools there are out there. What a great resource.

January

January February Debt Personal Finance

P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. Sweating the Big Stuff tells us about 5 people that can save us money, time and stress. The Wisdom Journal tells us how we can avoid 57 tax mistakes. Frugal Dad tells us how it’s possible to have a wedding on a budget.

January

January 2010 Personal Finance Finance

Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself. I don’t use it much, but I have run background checks for divorced friends who are dating again through online apps. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Initially, by necessity, but I’ve never been as successful at day-to-day frugality as I would like.

Daughter

Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother

Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone! Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

Green And Frugal

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal

P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Morse Code kiss : Using a Morse code chart, use long and short kisses to spell out a message to your loved one and try to have them decipher it. Morse Code kiss : Using a Morse code chart, use long and short kisses to spell out a message to your loved one and try to have them decipher it. Managing Money.

February

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P.E.P. for the Week of March 7-11/11- Spending Time With Family Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Broke Professionals shares with us a conversation they had with a friend about finding financial success early in life and how it can be detrimental. Little House in the Valley tells us how we can save money by partnering with our neighbours. My hubby and I often borrow yard equipment that we use once in a while from my parents.

Personal Finance

Personal Finance March Finance Family

Exploring Veteran’s Benefits

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Many of them are not maimed, don’t have PTSD, aren’t in the poor house and don’t qualify for many of the benefits defined for US service member veterans. We don’t like debt. For us, it would be “$300 toward burial and funeral expenses (if not hospitalized by VA at time of death), and a $700.00

Military

Military Grandfather Education Los Angeles

Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

FruGal presents Why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff when it comes to money – FruGal. While in some cases this is true, FruGal has a point here. Thanks Jeffrey for giving us some new ideas on how we can help others. Do you use those to achieve happiness on your own or do you pass those opportunities by?

Saving Money

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P.E.P for the Week of February 28-March 4/11- Spending Time With Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2011

I used to visit him every winter break in school but then some family dynamics got in the way. The Centsible Life shares with us 5 tips for managing the family finances. She also reminds us to have fun. Tomorrow, my hubby and I are headed to Vancouver to visit my Grandfather and his wife. We lost touch for quite a few years.

February

February Family March Finance

Frugal Focus

Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Friday Links – School Update Edition

Trending Sources

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

P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Friday Links – Still Swamped Edition

Green, Frugal Alternatives To the Gym

The Prairie Eco-Thrifter Giveaway Extravaganza: 2nd Anniversary with an iPad 3 and over $200 Cash To Be Won Plus a Bonus Prize

P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

P.E.P. for Week of January 3-January 7/11- Headed Overseas Edition

Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

P.E.P. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition

P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

P.E.P. for the Week of March 7-11/11- Spending Time With Family Update Edition

Exploring Veteran’s Benefits

Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

P.E.P for the Week of February 28-March 4/11- Spending Time With Family Edition

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