Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2014

In the last few weeks, I’ve had three different friends come to me with a good problem to have: They have piles of money, but they have no idea what to do with that money. What has my money done for me lately? When you think about money as a tool, an as a means to an end, it doesn’t make sense to let it sit idle.

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Money Emergency Fund Work Advantage 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. The trees are your investment accounts. ” How to grow your money tree. #117046655 / gettyimages.com.

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Virginia Money Real Estate Growing 160

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp.

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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Our family lives on a ten-acre homestead property in the Mid-Atlantic region which we bought in early 2022. How did you get interested in saving money? As a teenager, I saved quite a bit of the money I earned babysitting and working in a dining hall. What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made?

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Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 195

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2021

I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped my mind. Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education.

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College Used 2020 Saving 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. 2 – We opened up high-interest savings accounts and earned $250 in interest. We got a late start on saving for college so a large portion of our college savings has been sitting in our checking account earning zilch.

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Frugal June Flights CD 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 24, 2021

I built a monthly system to set aside money specifically for our yearly bills and while I still dread writing those large checks, I am no longer paralyzed by it. Today, I built a monthly system to set aside money specifically for our yearly bills and while I still dread April, I am no longer paralyzed by it. Don’t let that deter you.

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Bills Budgeting Budget Emergency Fund 130

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

.” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. Almost 70% of Generation X have less than $1000 in personal savings account. *. of Generation X report a retirement savings account balance of $0.**. of Gen X report they have saves less than $10,000 for retirement.**.

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Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

But the truth is, we have the money. Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. 2 – Decide where to put the money. Meal Plan.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. I send in $50 every month to each of their accounts.

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Personal Finance Finance Tips Finance Mom 52

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

If you’re able, maybe use some of your stimulous money to put towards building an emergency fund. Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high-interest credit cards or a loan from your family? What helped us through that time was the money we had saved in our emergency account.

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Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

If you’ve been following along since January 25, 2019, we’ve been working all year to set aside money each month to have a cash Christmas. My monthly savings goal was $100. However by late summer, I found it easier to set aside the money directly from our budget. In November, I found the money within our budget.

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2019 November Club Christmas 130

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

A person can bring home a big paycheck but have a low net worth if they spend most of their money. Liabilities : Any money you owe to another person or entity falls under this category. All of your retirement accounts are included as assets in your net worth calculation. That includes 401(k)s, IRAs and taxable savings accounts.

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Calculators Taxes Debt Consumer 52

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

How much of that do you have saved up as we speak? The simple truth is that not many people have enough money saved up to buy a car. Do you want something spacious enough for the whole family, or are you going through a bit of a mid-life crisis and, therefore, want a two-door sports car? What is your dream car?

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Cars Car Bank Banking 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. I had amassed $70 and thought it was a perfect addition to our Christmas account.

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2019 Club Christmas May 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 25, 2019

You can read the previous posts on my progress here , but here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings.

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2019 Club July Christmas 113

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. We want to live WELL, on LESS Money. Related reading: How to Save Money on Groceries. from my Ibotta (grocery saving app). from my Ibotta (grocery saving app).

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January Frugal Green And Frugal Homemade 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

We have all heard that age old adage “save your pennies for a rainy day,” but many of us never do it. Saving money can be a bit of a difficult challenge, especially if you are in a household that lives paycheck to paycheck like so many do. Many people think that it is too hard to put money away.

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Bank Banking Money Saving 265

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Teacher Man presents Why Credit Cards Are Dangerous For Students posted at My University Money , saying, “I am on the record as having said that I believe students should sign up for credit cards.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2019

So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. I had amassed $70 and thought it was a perfect addition to our Christmas account.

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2019 April Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2019

So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings. In May, I made money from a yard sale and put $50 towards our Christmas savings.

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2019 June Club Christmas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. The entire series can be found under Money Tips. But I have discovered no softer pillow than having money in the bank for emergencies.

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Money Personal Finance Consumerism Plumbing 124

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 25, 2019

However by late summer, I found it easier to set aside the money directly from our budget. You can read the previous posts on my progress here , but here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. I added the check to our savings.

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2019 October Club Christmas 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2011

Can't we use your money?" She handed me the $5 without even flinching and that is when it hit me that it was time to start talking about money with her. This was literally the first conversation we have had about money. My husband and I have to decide how we want to teach our children about money. Do you understand?"

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Money Equal Grandfather Daughter 138

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2013

Creating a Christmas spending budget in January really made me conscious of where that money was going to come from. Also, the January-September months are so far away from when I do our actual Christmas shopping (Nov & Dec) that that money often times gets shifted towards other gift giving expenses, like birthdays. It's awesome.

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Christmas Club Goals Budgeting 127

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

You can read the previous posts on my progress here , but here’s a recap of the variety of ways I’ve found the money since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. This is money I earned from my Christmas shopping last year, so it’s appropriate that I apply it to my Christmas savings.

2019 100

2019 September Club August 100

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

It’s a very simple program that turns your everyday spending into a little extra savings account to help pay for your family’s college expenses or withdraw for yourself. Earn FREE money doing the things you already do. What you save goes into your account. What is Upromise ?

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College Dining Money Used 55

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2019

Save $10k in a savings account, specifically earmarked for medical expenses. I called around to several local attorneys to get prices for their services and we settled on an out of town attorney that a family member recommended. The post Our 2019 Financial Goal appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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Financial Goals Goals 2019 Health Insurance 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2019

a “I don’t have to worry, because I have the money” Christmas. We have to plan and save for it. It’s part of being a responsible family budgeter. While Christmas 2018 is still somewhat fresh in your mind, create a list of everything you spent money on during the holidays. a relaxing Christmas. Source: The Street.

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2019 Club Christmas 2018 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 14, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. If possible, set the money aside in a separate savings account earmarked specifically for gift spending. For some quick tips on finding money, read 31 Days to Find $1000. Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances.

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Finance Giving Organic Organization 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Aside from a couple of brief forays into non-bank type accounts in the eighties and one family investment club, my investing experience dates to the early 1990’s. We finally had enough income left over after paying expenses and saving for kids to attend college to start investing it. AIP is effective.

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Money Bank Banking Taxes 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Millions of Americans and Canadians are experiencing what the emptiness feels like…the emptiness of their savings accounts, the emptiness of their wallets, and the emptiness of their kitchen cupboards. Can you really save money making your own stuff? Yeah, that will save you some money. for packaging?

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Groceries Grocery Bills Used 252

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. Every month, we transfer this money into a savings account that is connected to our checking account. When a bill comes due, I transfer from the savings into the checking to pay to bill. Will you start one?

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Finance Property Taxes Organic Organization 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Is an unexpected expense threatening your bank account? Or maybe you’re trying to build your emergency savings account, or save for a vehicle? There is one place to look for extra money that maybe you haven’t considered–your groceries. Day 12: How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Budgeting 100

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 24, 2011

It’s a very simple program that turns your everyday spending into a little extra savings account to help pay for your family’s college expenses or withdraw for yourself. Earn FREE money doing the things you already do. What you save goes into your account. What is Upromise ?

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College Dining Money Used 45

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 25, 2013

That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army''s Adopt-a-Family program. Have you found yourself short with your savings goal? I am now short by about $100.

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June Club Christmas Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high interest credit cards or a loan from family? According to a recent survey , over half of Americans have less than $1000 in their savings and checking accounts. Our saving grace was the money we had saved in our emergency account.

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Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 100