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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Then, roll the change, take it to your local bank and deposit the change in your savings account. One of the most effective ways of saving change is to have it removed from your paycheck automatically. Most companies will allow you to separate your deposit into two or three separate accounts. Saving money is essential.

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The ABC’s of Debt Reduction

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. Use a savings account to pay down debts. Once you have devised a monthly budget, you can properly account for household income and expenditures. The monthly surplus will become the funding source for debt reduction and savings.

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Christmas Savings Club | August Meeting

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Let us know how you''re doing with your Christmas Savings Account in the comments. You don''t need to leave specific numbers if you don''t feel comfortable, but let us know if you did anything specific to save your goal. Christmas Savings Club Kitchen Economics Saving Money - During the Holidays'

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4 Tips To Starting Your Financial Plan

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Creating a short-term budget and long-term financial plan can not only help you get out of debt once and for all, but they can also guide you to economic independence and prosperity. Most people want to get out of debt, while others want to save for their children’s college educations or a new home.

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How to Prevent Three Common Disastrous Personal Financial Mistakes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Set up a savings account linked to your checking account and automatically transfer a set amount every payday. Should You Save Or Invest Your Money? In today’s tight economic climate, many people wonder what is the best method of improving their financial position. So, have you made any of these mistakes?

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Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In today’s tight economic climate, many people wonder what is the best method of improving their financial position. In this article we will look at the pros and cons of saving and investing, as well as reducing debt, as a means of gaining financial security. Save or invest? What do you do?

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I'm Doing a Pantry Challenge in February

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In an effort to find some extra money to fund our Christmas Savings Account , I'm doing a pantry challenge in February. My goal is to plan February's menu around what is currently in my pantry and freezer and fill in any needs at the store, but reduce my overall monthly grocery expenses.

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