Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2014

My fiancé’s financial goal is to save up money for incidentals and emergencies (over and above our current fully-funded emergency funds), and then buy a really good truck and perhaps a boat with anything extra that hasn’t gone toward retirement or the emergency funds. Money Tips'

Financial Goals 189

Financial Goals Goals Emergency Fund Finance 189

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition. I know there are many reasons for the dire savings rates: kids, household projects, kids, pets, kids, caring for an aging parent, kids, medical issues, and kids. Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY!

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

This past weekend I headed out west with my husband, brother, and his girlfriend to help my parents move into their new house. Your City or County May Have Free Money For You. Often times, home buyers may not be aware that free money for a down payment on a house is still available for qualified buyers.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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Calculators 52

Calculators Saving Bank Banking 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. We have enough to live on from other sources and an emergency fund. #117046655 / gettyimages.com.

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. This was part of my parent’s plan to turn me into a saver. I’ve been toying with the idea of getting their parent’s permission to have each of them open a savings account this year – to the same end as above.

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

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. Free Money Wisdom: The Trouble with Tithing Giving can be done in ways that don’t involve the transfer of money. Why Do You Need One and How Does it Work?

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200