Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Many families are toeing the line of slipping into debt, if they aren’t already over their heads. Extra income for me meant anything that I earned above and beyond my full-time office job, from things like freelancing. A surprising amount of North Americans are not putting money away consistently for retirement.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 20, 2014

If your side hustle involves some kind of preparation and/or travel for you to get there and provide your service, it may not be worth your time if you’re not guaranteed a certain amount of hours or amount of work. That way, even if you only wind up working an hour or two, you’re still guaranteed your full minimum). Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2013

Gosh time flies. I think that is pretty good with working full time and studying. Jason’s family has just lost $1,340 in monthly income. Read his post at Live Real Now about how they recently became a Single Income Family. Best Money Tip for a College Freshman. If I finish with a B I will be happy.

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Fridays Finance College Debt Free 169

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Tell us about you and your family. to be able to go on a family missions trip. get better once I had my masters degree and could teach full-time. Using cash is the NUMBER ONE tip I have.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2013

You really don’t want to be that needy Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa, leaning on family to provide the human touch! Plan ways and activities to reach out and connect with non-family as well as with family and extended family. Know your needs before you retire and plan to adjust for them. Are you happy at work?

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Insurance Work Money Kids and Family 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2013

Many families can’t afford to have their kids in all of the sports and activities that they want to be involved in, while still dressing and feeding their growing teens and usually a house full of their friends as well. Time is a factor in high school, because teenagers will be in school all day.

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College Kids and Family Activism Unemployment 228

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! Eat at grocery stores!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). We also like to have enough means to travel and visit family and friends, so being frugal in some areas helps us be generous in others.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 21, 2012

in an effort to overcome the perception that a full-time mother has ample amounts of free time. In each scenario, the woman must manage the external forces of career and family while also managing her own internal forces: Who is she? Reduce expectations. Realize that you do not need to prove that you’re Super Woman.

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Making Kids and Family Mother's Motivation 186

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

It is tax time. my favorite time of the year. For most people, tax time is very overwhelming. H&R Block has provided these tips and a giveaway of their Premium Software for 5 Readers! The Child Tax Credit, Child Care Credit and the Earned Income Credit can all mean tax savings for families with one or more children.

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Taxes Giveaway Win Credit 58

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. Tell us about you and your family. We’re a family of five, including, me, my wife and 3 children: 15 year old fraternal twins and a 12 year old son. I work full time in IT and my wife works part time in retail.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Follow these tips, and you’ll reach your goal in no time! One of my biggest pet peeves is when you read articles like this, and all of the tips are unrealistic. My niece goes to Goodwill and buys what I can only describe as bags of junk, and she makes a full-time income selling it on eBay.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

To help you manage some of the biggest concerns that arise during the job hunt, we’ve put together these tips. By the time you’ve finished reading, you should feel a lot stronger and more confident too! While job hunting is an intense and emotional experience, keep in mind that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

I am thrilled to be joining the Prairie EcoThrifter family. The Single Saver is a website dedicated to helping singles and small families save money with easy to implement money saving tips. And I have some of the best friends and family anyone could ask for. This post was written by Denise. That’s me, in a nutshell.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2015

I deeply apologize for giving any of you cause for worry; there have been no personal or family tragedies. I’m a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom, and my family is my number one priority. My husband is working full-time and going to school part-time, which means he is gone for most of the day.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

As a full-time working parent, I dreamt of a product that would simplify the dreaded middle-of-the-night feedings. Backers who would like to support Moozi, but don’t need one for themselves, can choose the pledge option to donate a Moozi to help a family in need. Miravan, LLC has partnered with several non-profit organizations.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2013

Although there is an overwhelming amount of people in America who live without health care, there’s simply no way around the fact that a child is going to need to see their pediatrician on a regular basis and that there are going to be times when they’ll be under the weather (and may even need something like Family Cord services).

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Kids College Tuition Birth Control Insurance 222

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2013

Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! You can read the site''s full disclosure here. With five incredible resources from well known and successful authors, this collection is packed full of inspiration, practical tips and strategies to help you take your writing to the next level and earn an income from your craft.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Tell us about you and your family. My husband is an extremely hard worker as he works and goes to school full time. It was the first time we consistently told ourselves NO to purchases.

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Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 26, 2020

This may be especially true if you also have a full-time job. The decision won’t be easy, but you can make the best decision for your family by carefully weighing your options. If there are ample resources available, keeping your children at home may be a little easier. How Your Child Learns Best.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. Tell us about you and your family. My husband works as an architect and I teach art part time at my son’s school. We strive to be a pretty active family. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2012

In addition to my father’s health issues, my mother is no longer able to drive anymore, so the little errands and doctor appointments that need to be done to aid my father have become a substantial issue in our family. But this is a difficult subject to bring up for all concerned, even for a close-knit family like mine.

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Budget Budgeting Parenting Converse 201

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. We have a family of 4. Drew works full time for Department of Defense. We love to shoot photos and videos and focus on family and a healthy marriage. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Teaching FPU.

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Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

It was then the light bulb went off in my head and I remembered one of my favorite tips for saving money at Disney World : purchasing kids’ meals! Not only did my belly get full, I saved money. What I really love about this tip is that it’s easy to do and you still get quality meals. Disney College Program + Tops 20 Tips.

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Disney World Saving Money Disney Meals 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2017

Doing something every day that you dread, something that makes you fume, something that makes your stomach churn and your sleep restless is extremely bad – for your health, for your family, for your friends and for your life. He had a job that paid barely enough (in his opinion) to keep the family going. What are the symptoms?

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Work At&T Goals Kids and Family 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 3, 2012

Do you want to stay close to your family? Or perhaps you want to find time for that hobby that you can never seem to fit into your busy schedule. In fact, thinking about your retirement now can help make the adjustment socially when it comes time to adjust.

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Goals Money Hobby At&T 184

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. I took on extra work outside of my full-time accounting job. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living?

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. Losing Valuable Time. I must consider time commitments before I go ahead with any money-saving initiative.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

Current job postings for full-time and part-time opportunities. As Forbes article Five Tips For Deciding When To Open A Student Credit Card says: “Finally, make sure they read all the rules regarding interest rates, repayments, annual fees and late fees prior to applying. They offer: Career education.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Video production Are you the person who brings your camera everywhere, or the kid who ran around with a video recorder, taping all of your family events and memories? With the time and effort it often takes to clean up a room, house or office, professional organizing has become a service that people are willing to pay for.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

For the Mommas

JANUARY 10, 2011

. To kick off the January Back to Basics series , Meagan, the author of the blog Frugal Fun & Fortune , is providing us with some tips on how to find time for yourself. My New Years resolution is to do less – meaning less commitments, less running around and more time doing things that help renew myself in 2010.

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Back To Basics Goals 2011 Library 69

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Today, I will round out this series with some tips on how you can help solidify a strong financial foundation for years to come. Wayne presents Unexpected Costs of Pet Ownership posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Pet ownership can be quite expensive. ” A Blinkin presents Should I Buy A House?

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