Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

That lovely new car goes down in value each year; today’s fashion wear can’t be worn next year (at least in some people’s minds); that new iPhone will be obsolete very soon. Using a student loan to get educated or re-educated in a new (presumably higher paying) field could also be a sure thing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2012

Take the time to think it through, avoid impulse decisions like the plague and educate yourself in everyday financial matters. Go Slow Slow and steady is definitely the mantra for securing the financial future you want. Whatever financial move you intend to make, take it slowly.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

My husband is finishing his Bachelors degree in Management this year as I continue to pursue my degree in Education. We are constantly being sold that we “deserve” a new car, or new iPhone, or vacation, or new furniture. As well as me starting up my education full time and completing that.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2012

Employee pricing on new cars. Rental car discounts. The new area didn’t want to extend the same perks to me because they didn’t give them to the others at my title level. Show an interest in furthering your education and skills. Half price symphony tickets. Free ticket to pro football games.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

How about an education policy for the kids? You could be saving for a vacation, a new car, or your kid’s Harvard education (yes, be specific with the school; find out how much tuition is and save towards that specific figure). This is something every parent needs to think about. What about day-to-day expenses?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

One of the simplest things you can do is to educate yourself about financial matters. Use this same idea to save for big things like an overseas holiday or a new car, opening a special savings account for this purpose. I don’t mean high rolling investments or stocks and shares either – that can all come later on.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

We are currently saving for a new car for me. I admire what my husband does and am proud to be married to an educator who impacts the lives of children. We’re on track with all of them. We also are both trying to build our “second jobs” to increase our income. He loves what he does.

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