Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2019

People, their families, their properties and their assets are constantly at exposed to a variety of risks. Insurance plans are a vital part of every person’s life for it acts as a safety net for when an individual is in need of monetary assistance due to certain circumstances. What is term insurance?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

As you draw closer to your golden years, getting long-term care insurance (LTCI) can be a smart decision to ensure peace of mind and financial stability for both you and your loved ones. With many options available, making the right choice can feel overwhelming. It’s always a good idea to review any form of insurance annually.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

I’m going to be spending the next few weeks giving my family’s finances a good spring cleaning. Do our goals still make sense now that we’re in the trenches of the new year? Update (or create) your Family Balance Sheet. I developed our first family balance sheet many years ago and I still use it today.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 9, 2015

Double-check your homeowners policy to make sure that your home office, and the business activities that take place in your home are properly covered by insurance. Once you strike out on your own, you could find yourself without health insurance coverage. You need to make sure that your vehicles are properly covered.

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Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance United States 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 24, 2021

Make a list of ALL your yearly, quarterly, and any other non-monthly expenses. Our list includes: home owner’s insurance – due yearly. auto insurance – due yearly. life insurance – due yearly. Ok, I can hear you saying, “Kristia, you make it sound so easy!” sewer/trash bill – due quarterly.

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Bills Budget Budgeting Emergency Fund 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Make Sure Your List Of Beneficiaries Is Up To Date. A life insurance policy is probably the first thing most people buy. In the past, single people did not make getting a life insurance policy a priority. Check Your Risk Tolerance Before Making Investment Decisions. Make sure your family is protected.

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Life Insurance Financial Goals Insurance Taxes 203

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 3, 2017

1) When was the last time you comparison shopped for insurance? A cold call from a local family owned insurance business in February resulted in us saving $200 a year with our homeowners insurance and $600 a year with our business’ building insurance for the same coverage. Hopefully, you had a great month.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 2, 2013

It was a beautiful vacation home , that belonged to what appeared to be an affluent family from out-of-town. When the house burned down, the community learned that the owners of the home didn’t have insurance on it. This can have big,m ugly consequences, and can end up bankrupting families as a result.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 28, 2013

So pull out the following bills and make some phone calls to the competition to find out if better rates are available. Bills to review: home owners insurance. auto insurance. life insurance. I also need to make some phone calls to other electric and natural gas companies to compare prices. phone service.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I’m talking about how to earn, save, invest, and ultimately make your money work for you. Believe me when I tell you that your financial literacy is just as important as taking care of your family. It’s yet another way of making sure that they (and you) are going to be financially okay in the future.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 10, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. Get out a piece of paper and make a list of all your yearly, quarterly, non-monthly expenses. Our personal escrow fund includes: home owners insurance – due yearly. auto insurance – due yearly. Will you start one?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2012

But more significantly, it’s also prevalent in the big things; buying an enormous five-bedroom house for a family of three, for example, that takes up vital resources (gas, electricity) in addition to costing a fortune. The Definition of Mortgage Insurance. Additional Benefits to Mortgage Insurance. So, what do you think?

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Insurance Home Buy Buying 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2013

As somebody who is relatively new to her career, I spend a lot of time looking to see what is out there in the job market, even if I don’t plan on making a career move. 6 Ways You Can Work While You Travel 4 Good Reasons To Buy Travel Insurance Is Travelling Overrated? Don’t Leave Your Life Insurance Behind!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

You’re now in the trenches of the new year, do those goals still make sense? T – time based, tangible, Take a peek at my family’s financial goals–I keep our Debt Freedom Plan on our refrigerator door for a constant reminder of our financial goals. Update (or create) your Family Balance Sheet. auto insurance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

This is not something I want to see, so today I have a few videos for you that will dispell credit card myths, teach you how to use them properly, how to keep them safe, and how to make sure you should be getting credit in the first place. This post discusses the top 10 myths about life insurance. Take a moment to watch them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I’ve found that one of the most annoying aspects of being a car owner is the insurance. The premiums, making sure it’s renewed, fluctuating rates, dodgy salesmen, the whole nine yards, my life is complicated enough without having to deal with it. Don’t Leave Your Life Insurance Behind! I think it’s just plain evil!

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Insurance Car Cars Life Insurance 200

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2015

Make a list of ALL your yearly, quarterly and any other non-monthly expenses. My list includes: home owners insurance – due yearly. auto insurance – due yearly. life insurance – due yearly. Ok, I can hear you saying, “Kristia, you make it sound so easy!” So I came up with my own system.

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Bills Real Estate Insurance Taxes 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Although I keep records throughout the year, January is the month in which I circle back to make sure I have recorded all income and expenses and filed all receipts. In January, I start going through it to organize it, discard (and burn) what we can and move old stuff to an archive to make way for the coming year’s information.

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Personal Finance Finance Financial Goals Life Insurance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2012

Insurance has always been something that most of us aren’t really sure about getting. Although life insurance sounds sensible, other types of insurance such as travel insurance may make us think twice. Why should we spend more just to have insurance we might not even need?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2013

I you don’t have a replacement for the income you will lose when you retire from your job, you need to make sure that you have done the retirement math and that it supports leaving your job. You really don’t want to be that needy Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa, leaning on family to provide the human touch!

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Insurance Work Money Kids and Family 213

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 4, 2014

Take out a life insurance policy. Options like Suncorp, in Australia, allow you to compare insurance options to provide the best for your child. Your child will receive this when they turn eighteen, giving them a great start at an independent life. Practice makes perfect, and perfect practice is even better.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

” Dr Dean presents iPads And Tablets: Ten Ways To Keep ‘Em Safe While Traveling posted at The Millionaire Nurse Blog , saying, “iPad’s size and weight make them great for traveling Read all about how to help keep yours from the black hole that is ‘ airline lost and found.’ Readon for some great bonuses.

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