Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 23, 2012

The teachings of the Buddha have evolved over time to become a practical guide for living a full and rewarding life. All of these principles can also be applied to our own situations, even when it comes to managing our personal finances. Today I want to explore what Buddhism teaches us about personal finance.

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Personal Finance Finance Money Education 261

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2013

When it comes to managing your money, sometimes it has to be First Values and Goals, Then Strategies , as Emily from Evolving Personal Finance highlights. TTMK at Tie the Money Knot wonders if Using the 80/20 Rule for Money and Life can help you achieve your goals.

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Debt Fridays Personal Finance Goals 199

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2013

Emily @ Evolving Personal Finance is a user and wonders about Using Upromise to Pay Down Student Loans. Here’s how Team DINKs feels at DINKs Finance with their post for how to Save Money and Be Healthy at the Same Time. Could you use a new computer? Have you ever heard of Upromise?

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Fridays Finance Home and Garden Personal Finance 196

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2013

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads from the Blogosphere: Read how Emily and Kyle have helped their finances by sharing a car at Evolving Personal Finance. How to re-use common items. Contemplating a career change? PET Archives.

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Fridays Life Insurance Insurance Consumerism 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage. Finally, use technology. To save water, don’t use as much. Other obvious measures include turning the sink off when you’re not using it, washing only full loads of laundry or dishes, and reducing lawn irrigation.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202