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 Deals From MS Do.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Saving Through Paying Off Debt Once you pay off the debt , you can begin to earn interest income on the money you would have spent each month on debt payments. This makes it easier to save money, invest for a more long-term financial goal, and even add to your retirement savings.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. How to negotiate cable prices {like a pro} by I Am That Lady. How to Make your own Laundry Detergent by I Am That Lady. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. by Deals From MS Do.

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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. How To Save. Save Those Pennies. Save Your Change.

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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. We’re way behind on this.

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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. There are tricks you can use to save more money even IF your budget is very tight. Consider these strategies: Save all of your change. Pay in cash whenever you can and save all of your change.

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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

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. Ratchet up your savings rate every time you get a raise.

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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. Read through the owners manuals to find out how to clean the appliances. I didn't and I found this article helpful, How to Avoid Refrigerator Repairs. 4 - Start a replacement fund. My main concern is that AC unit.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

How to use a debt consolidation calculator to control your debt It is easy to get overwhelmed with debt, but debt consolidation offers a solution. Credit card balance transfers Transferring your debt to one credit card, known as a credit card balance transfer , could help you save money on interest.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2013

The reason for having these measures is to prevent me from having to constantly fiddle with some of my automatic transfers to my emergency fund, retirement account, and quarterly estimated tax fund. Money Tips' Its cost is much lower than the standard overdraft protection , which can add up fast, and cost quite a bit.

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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. How have your money practices evolved? What do you think?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Live Real, Now: Make Extra Money, Part 6: Setting Up a Site In this installment of the Make Extra Money series, LRN is going to show you how to set up a WordPress site. Learn about how to minimize the time involved while also making sure your investment is secure. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Start an Emergency Fund One of the biggest things you can do to help avoid disasters is to create an emergency fund. This is a reserve of money for emergencies; leave it alone and don’t go dipping into it for general spending. You’ll save money in interest and reduce your liability if times get tough.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

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! Money Q & A: Top Ten Money Questions People Always Ask – Find out the most popular questions that people are always asking me.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

How to Set and Keep Goals to Make This the Best Year Ever | Jen @ Girl in Garage. How to Make This the Best Gardening Year Ever | Kendra Spencer @ a Sonoma Garden. How to Build a Starter Emergency Fund in 30 Days or Less | Jackie Beck @ The Debt Myth. How to Make 2015 the Best Year Ever! Happy New Year!

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

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. Here’s a tutorial for how to use the Debt Snowball Calculator to get out of debt faster. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!). 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

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. I know how hard it is to start saving. I didn’t miss that $25 but it helped me get into the habit of transferring the money from point A to point B when I got paid. I have been there.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

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 on road and errand trips to save money. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Increase our emergency funds for the home & office to 3 – 6 months worth of expenses.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well.

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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. Read: How to Get a FREE Gym Membership.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 20, 2012

It’s also a good idea to know that you’ve got an emergency fund buffer in reserve for those unexpected expenses that will inevitably crop up. Don’t forget about living expenses too. After all, there’s no point moving into your dream home if you can’t afford to pay the bills or put food on the table!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Get Rich Slowly shares with us how we can all put money in an emergency fund no matter what our financial situtation is. Kevin at Sweating the Big Stuff tells us why we shouldn’t save for an emergency fund. Not Made of Money tells us how we can save for our vacation ahead of time.

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