Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

Like I state on my About page , I was in debt and living a life that didn’t satisfy me. Statistics show that nearly one in two Americans are in serious financial problems due to their debt levels. If your budget doesn’t have a savings amount, put one in. This shows that the problem is really widespread. What about signs?

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Emergency Fund Credit Cards Budgeting Budget 212

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2014

If we had allowances of say $300/month to save for something or spend, then it would give me $300/month to put away for travel, whereas he could spend his $300 on something he wants or likes to do. If you, as the saver of the relationship, want to save yours for a rainy day, that’s completely fine. They Get You on the Same Page.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Different members from the network paired up to post on each other’s blogs and discuss the topic of how to save money on everyday activities. Here’s a list of all of the participants so you too can read some of the great day-to-day money saving tips that were shared on Friday! It’s a pretty cool thing really.

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Swap Personal Finance Finance Saving Money 113

Finally Frugal

JANUARY 17, 2011

I'm pretty sure I've mentioned my 15 (almost 16) year old 'beater' car, which I'm trying to keep running until I'm debt-free. Since I take public transportation, I put about 2,500 miles a year on it, if that. or whether to use the money from my extra jobs, thereby NOT sending that money to my debt. Bad, bad, bad.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

Concentrated products often require less packaging, resulting in less energy to transport it to the store and less plastic to recycle. We also save containers from items and reuse them for storage at a later time. For example, if we buy ice cream in a tub, I save the tub to freeze homemade stock at a later date. Go rechargeable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Kim McGrigg presents Small ways to save big on major purchases – Money Management posted at Blogging for Change. Charles Tran presents 5 Creative Tips to Save on Entertainment posted at CreditDonkey.com Tips , saying, “Being frugal doesn’t have to mean totally forgoing all forms of entertainment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

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. Own the Dollar tells us how we can save $50 a day. How to Save Money shares with us how shopping at Costco can save us cash. The Saved Quarter tells us how we can save money on laundry.

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep. Public transportation can also be a great alternative depending on the area and your comfort level. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

We don’t like debt. We should have applied for a VA mortgage right after he got out of the Army in 1974 instead of waiting 4 years and saving up a down payment to get a commercial mortgage. Transportation. VA Mortgage. Consequently, now that we are financially independent we tend not to take out mortgages.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? I transported my kids everywhere either by walking, biking, or taking the bus.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? The average cost of a meal is around $3 across North America, meaning that you’d be saving $4.00 Many people are, and you’re not alone. Money Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. – Transportation: loan payments, fuel, insurance, service/repairs, necessary parking/tolls. You can’t cut back on your rent or mortgage payment, but you can find ways to save money on your groceries.

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Budget Budgeting Financial Goals Goals 133

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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