Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Ultimately, if you were the person responsible for paying the bills in your home, and you didn’t have much of an emergency fund in place, there’s a chance that you’ll need to seek out the assistance of a personal loan between you and your partner until you get back on your feet. 2. Stay Organized.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. Find yours and use it to make extra cash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

We make plenty!” Our son was growing, and we knew we wanted to provide him with extracurricular activities that made sense for him — music and sports and scouting. This means that after we take care of retirement and emergency fund contributions, and after everything else is taken care of, we have enough to do what we like.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 19, 2016

Before you go on that shopping spree, though, consider these ideas about where you can put your money that will make a difference for you in the long run. Although this may be one of the least exciting ways to spend your tax refund, it makes the most sense. Add to Your Emergency Fund. Get Rid of Debt. Have a Little Fun.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

My family has a crawl space downstairs, a pantry upstairs, and a freezer in the garage. Then, make a list of what you want to include. Make a list of the items you want in your food storage, from frozen items to canned goods, to dried fruit. I remember helping my mother prepare corn and peas for the freezer while growing up.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

His 2017 goal is to make $100,000 in online income. Make a commitment. . Making financial goals can be intimidating, but make a commitment to START…and continue on to the next step. Make it visual. Deacon, from Well Kept Wallet , says, you need to map out a step by step plan to make your goals happen.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

I bought some ice cube trays and now make ice once a day in them. I love that ice maker and making ice every day is a royal pain. Things that can cause injury or harm, things that if left unattended will grow worse. Good thing we have that emergency fund because this won’t be cheap to fix. My rationale?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

Make it a Necessities Only Year. I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it. The post Our Big Financial Goal for 2016 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. Guidelines for 2016: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. Instead of saving, we could take some bigger risks to try to grow our money. But, with each of the above, you lose the use of that money and often have little chance of even getting it back, let alone making it grow.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Having to deny yourself the instant gratification that comes with spending the money at hand calls for incredible mental fortitude; this is especially true in the era of “Insta-life,” where everyone wants it now, and Instagram models make their lives look so glamorous. I usually make it the first week of the month.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. Make your goals visual. Tracking your progress and making it visual do so much to motivate you to find more ways to cut expenses/earn more to get that debt paid off as quickly as possible, especially when it takes a long time and you get discouraged. Where are you from? What are your hobbies?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

She writes at Growing Slower. Tell us about you and your family. After we had kids, though, I stayed home, so we continued making the minimum payment for years. I wasn’t comfortable keeping only $1,000 in an emergency fund with two little ones and just one income, so we didn’t follow that part of his plan.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

If not, it isn’t too late to make one – and this is one resolution that you can succeed at, too. I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

If not, it isn’t too late to make one – and this is one resolution that you can succeed at, too. Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Enjoy FREE family friendly events.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

If not, it isn’t too late to make one – and this is one resolution that you can succeed at, too. Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Enjoy FREE family friendly events.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. Using your income to pay off debt sounds obvious, but it surprises me how many people don’t take a look at how much they really make and how fast they could pay off debt. Unfortunately, teaching isn’t a financially growing career, so we have to work extra if we want extra. Where are you from?

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