Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2014

To make money management something you enjoy and to successfully incorporate it into your daily life, you have to get excited about it. Find something to motivate you into becoming financially literate. Once you’ve figured out how much you need total, find a way to break it down and include a monthly savings target in the budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Don’t let it all go to your head though, it’s really important to know how to make your first post-graduation paycheck count, so here are some tips. It makes the process so much easier and there are no painful adjustments to make later. Another important aspect of your budget should be an emergency fund.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

He makes it really simple and you should Google it if you haven’t heard of his steps. We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1. But $1000 was not nearly enough money to cover sudden emergencies in both our home and business.

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MAY 6, 2020

Our emergency fund. I am totally paraphrasing the year, but had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. We reduced our spending where we could, but the money to pay any shortfall each month came from our emergency fund. It kept me up at night.

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JUNE 24, 2021

Years ago, April sent me into a panic and a scramble to find the funds. Make a list of ALL your yearly, quarterly, and any other non-monthly expenses. This is not an account to fund anything else–ever! Ok, I can hear you saying, “Kristia, you make it sound so easy!” How to Build your Emergency Fund.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 9, 2013

You can make your life better for yourself by reducing stress. You will probably find other things that are causing you stress and it is important to review all aspects of your life to find where these stressors are lurking. This is where you start to make some small changes designed to reduce stress.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2013

A financial advisor told me recently that the thing that really made him upset was that nearly every new client he spoke to was making the same disastrous personal finance mistakes. We don’t intentionally make mistakes but sometimes we cannot see any way out of our current position. Lack of An Emergency Fund .

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

But for our own safety net, we must make our finances a priority. Find a Financial Professional you can trust. Find a trusted financial professional to help you navigate through the many long term investing and retirement options available. Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY! ” I hear you.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation. We’ll concentrate on numbers 1 – 3, so we can make our emergency savings last as long as possible. Cash is King.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Dave Ramsey suggests to have a starter emergency fund of $1000 while focusing on paying off non-mortgage debt. We have definitely dipped into this fund often, so I’m glad I strayed from his advice here. We followed Dave Ramsey’s debt snowball method.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2015

Yet, too often we make excuses not to save money, or we feel like our budget is just too tight to save. Earmark this money for an emergency fund, a new car fund, a vacation fund, whatever you would like. If you look around, you’ll find opportunities for free money are everywhere. I know I would.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

It’s easy to lose hope, particularly when money is tight and you’re desperate to find a new job, but it’s important not to let the strain of the experience get to you. Remember, it’s important to make sure that you and your partner have a plan in place to repay the loan before you sign on the dotted line.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

I mean, I was living from pay check to pay check , always hoping I’d find whatever money I needed to pay the bills. To help you identify where you might be going wrong, we’re going to look at some of the more common financial mistakes people make. Did you find anything that applies to you? So, how did you do?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

So, in this article, we’re going to look at 10 small money mistakes that many people make, often unaware of the impact they are having on their financial security. Many people think they have no choice in this but the reality is, most people can find small ways to cut spending so that they can put a small regular amount into savings.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Try adjusting the terms, loan types or rate until you find a debt consolidation plan that fits your goals and budget. Try adjusting the terms, loan types or rate until you find a debt consolidation plan that fits your goals and budget. Simply fill in your outstanding loan amounts, credit card balances and other debts.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

So we started shopping around and were shocked to find how expensive outdoor furniture has become. I accessorized with some clearance finds from Target and Sam’s and we are really happy with our new sunroom. The nice thing about the new chairs is that they’re stackable which will make winter storage so much easier.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Make a list of all of the family and friends you buy for and how much you usually spend. Can you make any presents? If you don’t have a lot of cash, making presents can be the way to go. First, do you have time to make homemade Christmas presents? Second, can you make something the recipient would actually like?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2014

When you think about money as a tool, an as a means to an end, it doesn’t make sense to let it sit idle. It’s one thing to have a couple thousand dollars in an emergency fund. While I like to make sure that I am investing for the long term, I also like my money to provide me with worthwhile experiences right now.

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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

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. You can find so many things of similar quality at prices much lower than your favorite brand. Find out any similar places or situations where you can make cuts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 10, 2014

Renters insurance makes sense for those who wouldn’t be able to replace the items in their apartment or rental home on their own, just paying cash. Health insurance coverage in the United States is now mandated by law, but it still makes sense to have health coverage. .” The same is true of a car. What About Self Insurance?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 22, 2014

I keep expenses low by living below my means and when windfalls of cash come in from bigger contracts, the money goes into replenishing savings and retirement funding. By maintaining a cash cushion in the form of an emergency fund, I feel protected rather than anxious when returning to the unemployment line.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Some think that a home makes a good investment. There are those who believe that a home doesn’t make a particularly good financial investment, but that it can be a great emotional/personal investment. It makes sense to wait to buy until your consumer debt is mostly handled. An emergency fund?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

However, even if you find yourself tight on money, you can still manage to put a little away each month. The good news is if you are diligent in putting money away, you will likely never have to panic when a financial emergency arises. If you are hard pressed to find ways to save money, here are some ideas to help get you started.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Decide between leasing and buying Whether you’re leasing or buying a car makes a difference in what you can afford. Specifically, weigh buying in cash — and possibly eating into or wiping out your emergency fund — versus making affordable payments over time. Source link The post How Much Car Can I Afford?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2013

Next, make a list of things you need to do if you want to achieve your career goals. If you want a promotion, find out what additional (if any) education or certification you need to advance. Will you need to make extra money, or save extra money, to develop the skills that you need to proceed? (Be realistic, though.).

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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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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

There are, however, two catches: Low-risk investments earn lower returns than you could find elsewhere with risk; and inflation can erode the purchasing power of money stashed in low-risk investments. It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

I know I sometimes get bogged down with too many options and I can take forever to make a decision. If we make effort we will succeed. Sometimes a charitable contribution can make a direct impact on your life and others. In this case, they helped a school fund interactive learning activities. How about you?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2014

We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. We’re heading into grilling season and I always find this to be an easier time of year for me to plan a menu. That number seems to be our sweet spot. May’s Assignments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

To complete the trusts picture make sure you review A Matter of Trusts part 1 and 2! 20′s Finances: How I Got 4 Movie Tickets for $9 – Find out how I found the steal of a lifetime in getting four movie tickets for $9 total! Invest It Wisely: When Can You Talk about How Much Money You Make? Some freedom.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

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. Include quantities that make sense for your space, as well as that amounts that you can easily manage as part of your rotation. These are areas where we store our food items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2015

Make sure that is what you want. Find and study other ways of living, earning, learning and dreaming. Travel, find a mentor, volunteer in another area. If you are married, make sure you talk the money talk, frequently, with your spouse. photo by: What Makes You Feel Wealthy? How can you choose wealth?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Many parents are finding it hard to control their finances and stretch their wallet these days more than ever. The first question is how much money do you make? If you use the formula: INCOME–EXPENSES = SAVINGS , then you are bound to find yourself with a ‘financial cavity’. Plan for Financial Emergencies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

You have to plant it, feed it, water it and care for it to make it grow big enough to notice. Put your roots into healthy soil and suck up the best nutrients you can find. You don’t have to make hundreds of thousands of dollars, you just have to have some money left over after taking care of your obligations. Keep saving.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

You might even find yourself wondering, “well, they don’t know my circumstances”, or “they can’t have it that bad,” or “their life must be so much easier than mine.” His 2017 goal is to make $100,000 in online income. Make a commitment. . Make it visual. Author unknown.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

SO THIS WILL BE THE YEAR…YAY… WOOHOO… BUT……in order to reach our goal by the end of the year, we need to find/earn more money than we currently are able to come up with each month. Make it a Necessities Only Year. In other words, I’m coming up short. Guidelines for 2016: 1. Choose Thrift First.

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