Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

When I was younger, I used to think that a higher income was the solution to most of my financial issues. While a higher income can certainly help you get your feet back under you, ultimately it doesn’t matter how high your income is if you don’t manage your money appropriately and live within your means. I like travel.

San Francisco 248

San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

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. ” How to grow your money tree. We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. A tended tree will do better than an ignored one.

Virginia 160

Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2014

After all, there may still be useful life left in it, no reason to trash it just because one little thing goes wrong. We have a structural engineer coming tomorrow to tell us what he thinks should be done to fix it. Good thing we have that emergency fund because this won’t be cheap to fix. Why tolerate broken?

Saving Money 162

Saving Money Money Saving Emergency Fund 162

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. This will take us most of the year. I don’t want to use the term extreme frugality, because that sounds absolutely horrible. Read our Health Insurance Story: .

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113