Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

This is not to say you should turn into an extreme couponing person, although if you can make it happen, more power to you. Medical emergencies, car emergencies, or family situations may arise where you need to dip into your emergency fund. Rather, you are looking to cut the cost of your grocery bill.

Bank 265

Bank Banking Money Saving 265

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. Watch out! ,

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2012

The kids were in the back seat watching a movie and we were in the front seat reviewing 2011 and strategizing for the upcoming year. Increase Family Emergency Fund to Six Months Salary. But we do need to review it more regularly to make sure we are on track to retire.eventually. What financial goals did you make for 2012?

Financial Goals 127

Financial Goals Goals 2012 Emergency Fund 127

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

If not, it isn’t too late to make one – and this is one resolution that you can succeed at, too. I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more.

2014 88

2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

His 2017 goal is to make $100,000 in online income. It can be difficult to watch others succeed with their goals. Make a commitment. . Making financial goals can be intimidating, but make a commitment to START…and continue on to the next step. Make it visual. M = Make it MEASURABLE.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

If not, it isn’t too late to make one – and this is one resolution that you can succeed at, too. 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. Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

This makes us closer as families which to me is the real reward. Dividend Winners on the other hand, focus on creating specific goals, and the steps to make them a reality. Make sure you know how to capitalize on this.” I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other.

Personal Finance 219

Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

How is it possible that a couple making $200K don’t know where $60K is going every year? 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. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund?

October 200

October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

If not, it isn’t too late to make one – and this is one resolution that you can succeed at, too. 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. Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow.

New Year's 40

New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

But, with each of the above, you lose the use of that money and often have little chance of even getting it back, let alone making it grow. Seeing the stock price jump or watching the dividend and cap gain get paid out is very satisfying. We could take on debt to grow using other people’s money.

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. Now we had yet another payment to add to the mix, and I honestly didn’t know how I was going to make it all work. I started my YouTube channel, not with the expectation of making money, but this has also provided a small monthly revenue.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Combined with my extra income, this $600/year (give or take $25) really helped boost my savings and therefor my emergency fund. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: in order to make improvements, you have to start doing something – wether it’s starting a new habit or changing a behaviour.

Building 225

Building Emergency Fund Money Savings Account 225

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

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. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

Arkansas 182

Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

With that much debt, we needed some go big or go home heavy hitters that would make a big impact on debt reduction. We started with 5 loans and paid the smallest loan off first while making the minimum payments on the other 4 loans. Read: How We Watch Great TV without Cable. We need to increase our income.”

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Double check your expense projections and compare to previous statements and bills to make sure they’re correct. To get to zero, you will need to make cuts, so start with the Non-Necessity expenses first. How to Watch Great TV without Cable – We were able to cut $50/month by giving up cable, yet we still watch great TV.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

I had watched my parents pay off their debt, including their house, when I was a pre-teen, which really influenced me. Make your goals visual. I realized we were going to make the last payment on his student loan (our last debt), so I called my husband in to click the ‘submit’ button since it was his debt after all.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

The company I had worked at for 12 years when I started my journey in January 2013, announced it would be making significant job cuts summer 2013. Watch Tracy’s Debt Free Scream. I’m working on baby step 3 (3-6 months emergency fund) while paying cash for my new home projects. Was there a particular event?

Debt Free 235

Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235