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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey discusses Online Shopping – The Risks, Benefits, and How to Stay Safe. My parents have helped us in the past. He used this email to save thousands of dollars on his last three car purchases. Thanks for letting us know your secret. I must admit I am guilty of this.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

We know that saving for a rainy day isn’t just a phrase our grandparents used to throw around. Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. People there only have what they use and need and you know what…they are happy!!

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How to Make a Habit of Saving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After that, it’s my habit to transfer a portion of my pay to a savings account that I can’t touch; whether that’s my RRSP, my emergency fund or my TFSA. Habits are powerful because they transform something that we aren’t used to doing, into something easy and intuitive.

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