Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp.

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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

It could be due to the lack of discipline in handling money or savings just getting depleted easily. If you really want to, one can come up with dozens of reasons why it is so hard to save. Do you keep your family in a survival mode? Arranging a family financial analysis is very important to long term financial success.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

We still have a mortgage, however I feel like we can switch gears to be less focused on paying off debt and more focused on saving money, building our net worth and retirement, setting up a plan for college for our girls, and having some fun. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. 5 Steps to Crush Debt.

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

The more of your hard earned money you can keep in your wallet, the more you have for things you need and want. Saving $100 is the same as making $100! I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. by Koupon Krazed. Which is Better?

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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. It is challenging to save, and it does take diligence.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. Realistic Stockpiling Tips by Mission To Save. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. by Koupon Krazed. Name Brand or Generic?

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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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 25, 2014

Me from 15 years ago would get an earful about what not to do, and advice on budgeting and saving and staying out of debt. While my parents talked about saving money and only spending what you have, the lessons were more abstract than practical. Why Aren’t You Doing THIS? Me from 10 to 6 years ago was a different animal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. This makes us closer as families which to me is the real reward.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 20, 2011

I don't want to drain the emergency fund, which could easily happen when the AC needs replaced. 4 - Start a replacement fund. Just one more thing to save money for, but this will help you (and me) avoid going into debt when our appliances need replaced. We certainly don't want to go into debt either.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Tell us about you and your family. to be able to go on a family missions trip. emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. each check into a savings account.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. I needed to count on myself and support my son, and that meant getting my financial life in order, starting with building an emergency fund for the first time. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt? Get creative.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

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. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money. Clean with Vinegar to Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? One of the major components of being financially fit is to have an emergency fund. Here are the ins and outs of the whole process – why you need one, how much you should have, how to save for it, where to keep it and what do to (and what not to do) with it.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

I will be sharing more about my family’s everyday life. In 2015, Let’s Take Control of Our Money. I hope you’ll join me this year as we resolve to take control of our money. There are several ways to follow me and Family Balance Sheet: Sign up for my weekly newsletter. Follow me on Pinterest.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. 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. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

I’ll do my best to follow my own advice, 10 Ways to Save When Eating Out , and we will bring snacks, bag lunches, and drinks whenever we can to save money. The goal is to reduce our monthly spending where we can to find extra money to apply to our debt. The Girls’ Activities. The Game Plan: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Money Q & A: Top Ten Money Questions People Always Ask – Find out the most popular questions that people are always asking me. Saving Money Today: A Tree Smashed Through My Roof and I’m Lucky – I can’t believe how lucky I feel that a tree fell through my roof and did $9,000 in damage.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Tell us about you and your family. We are a musical family and love plugging into our urban community through volunteering and mentoring local youth. As a family, we love cooking and spending time together. Where are you from?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

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. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money. Clean with Vinegar to Save Money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

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. Clean with Baking Soda to Save Money. Clean with Vinegar to Save Money.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. I knew that we had to do something different because we made a decent family income, but had nothing to show for it except for the mountain of bills that I had laid out in front of me. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Save for a camper upgrade. We bought a used pop-up several years ago and it was one of the best decisions for our family We absolutely adore camping, and we’d like to upgrade to a travel trailer. We’d like to start saving for it in 2018, if possible. Family Camping to Watkins Glen KOA. Restaurants.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

A surprising amount of North Americans are not putting money away consistently for retirement. Many families are toeing the line of slipping into debt, if they aren’t already over their heads. With just one emergency such as a car breaking down or, in the US, a medical bill, many could be in a very precarious position.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Pertinent knowledge and prior planning will help you limit the long-lasting effect financial difficulties can have on you and your family. Start an Emergency Fund One of the biggest things you can do to help avoid disasters is to create an emergency fund. I know that sounds harsh, but it is the reality.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. Since summer ’09, right after I had my first kid. I had huge medical bills for the spouse, was only working PRN, and needed new ideas on cutting corners.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

As part of his baby steps, he does not advocate contributing to retirement until after you’ve paid off non-mortgage debts and saved 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund. My grocery strategies: How to Save Money on Groceries. My kids are now almost 15 and 12 and eat as much as adults!

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

You can’t cut back on your rent or mortgage payment, but you can find ways to save money on your groceries. More budgeting resources: How to Budget and Save for Large Yearly Expenses, such as taxes, home owners and auto insurances. Join my private Facebook group: Family Budgeters Unite!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. T he other thing to find more money towards debt was simply picking up more work. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. Where are you from? What are your hobbies?

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. Extra money from budgeting wisely and spending less (specific tips below). What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Make sure to have an emergency fund so you’re not put back into debt when something comes up.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Start by categorizing where you have been spending money. I’m working on baby step 3 (3-6 months emergency fund) while paying cash for my new home projects.

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