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.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2011

Paying off debt is great but having no quality of life in the process is not the way to do it. In our twenties, my spouse and I were a single (low) income, two child family living in a thirty year old ‘dump’ in a semi bad neighborhood. I … allowed myself to still enjoy life. It Really Does Get Better.

Debt 172

Debt College Goals Life Insurance 172

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Start the New Year off right by making a commitment to save money and pay off debt. Look for sources of cash that you can tap into and pay down debt. Invite people to your house instead of making the rounds between your family and the in-laws. per gallon during the holidays. Rethink Your Spending.

Christmas 75

Christmas DIY Debt Pay Off Debt 75

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

I hear people say, “how am I supposed to save for retirement AND raise my kids, save for their college, AND still enjoy the present moment?” We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. Use my Family Balance Sheet excel spreadsheet to help you organize your finances.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Family Money Values: Who Manages Your Money? Instead of giving in, they used it as an opportunity to pay down debt!

October 200

October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200