Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

We have all heard that age old adage “save your pennies for a rainy day,” but many of us never do it. Saving money can be a bit of a difficult challenge, especially if you are in a household that lives paycheck to paycheck like so many do. How To Save. It is challenging to save, and it does take diligence.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

If you make $50,000 a year after taxes and spend $60,000 a year, your finances are going backward. Don’t blame your spouse, the economy, your parents or your job. You shop to release stress, to be someone else, to escape. Send your spouse to do the grocery shopping. Put some money aside for savings and food.

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MAY 27, 2015

Teachers income in Texas actually starts pretty good ($44,000 when I started), but it doesn’t increase much and there aren’t any bonuses (some years it doesn’t even increase WITH inflation…one year we didn’t even get a raise due to the economy). Grocery shopping wisely – We shop at affordable stores, shop the ads/sales, and menu plan.

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