Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Your needs are crucial, and include things like food, water, clothes, transportation, etc. This will help you save money, especially when you take a look at the prices of food today. Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with. Separate Your Wants From Your Needs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. Food Related. Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). Watching TV. Preparing for bed.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

As for my oldest daughter, she had the best day EVER, because she got to watch way too much TV as mommy was attending to her little sister. Personal Finance around the web: Festival of Frugality at Cash Money Life. How to Take Control of Your Finances in 2011 at Get Rich Slowly. Lots of great posts. A must read!

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

’ Apart from our careers we’re very into cultural experience, LOVE big city life with all the culture and delicious food it provides and our greatest lament in moving to Western NY is that there won’t be the variety that our beloved Portland offers us. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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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? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 16, 2012

On the way home, I was thinking about how so many of us (myself included) worry about finances for the future but we don’t take care of our bodies and health the way we should. Junk food every once in awhile isn’t bad, but when you’re eating processed food for every meal, it can really upset your body.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

It never occurred to me to ask Mom or Mom-in-law to come watch my kids. Seeing the joy of discovery on a child’s face or watching them learn a new skill or develop a new talent is just plain fun, no matter the cost in money or time. Expectations of our children. We raised our children to expect more involvement.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2013

When you save money and watch your spending, you’re going to feel a lot better about your finances and this can help you relax. Most budgets get depleted because of excess spending at fast food restaurants, entertainment, or other luxuries. Saving money helps you relax and feel at ease with your expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 25, 2012

However, one challenge can be that if you spent a lot of money purchasing Christmas gifts (oh, and lots of food to feed everyone), the finances can be a bit limited when it comes to keeping everyone entertained. Thanks to Hulu , Netflix and On Demand, you don’t have to spend $100 to take the whole family out to the movies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Retirement lingo can get confusing if you are just starting out learning about finances. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how we can save money where we least expect it. Sweating the Big Stuff shares with us 6 ways we can save on food. I am not sure if we could make that full jump but we do limit the amount we watch.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Buy more for longer while protecting future months against food inflation or shrinking income fluxes driven by economic shifts or job insecurities. But watch for spam proliferation if you are signing up for too many, so curate selectivity. Sale calendar alerts gainfully guide strategic shopping as well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2011

Watch for sales: Don’t ever buy items at full price. The internet works great for things like insurance management, loan and finance management, as well as goods for the home. Make a meal plan: Proper food planning and food habits result in a better life, both financially and physically.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Spreadsheets are my friends.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. Shop with a list, and not just for food. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? Meet Angela.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last summer, in my annual ‘Grandma Rie’s Money Camp’ (the week long camp I have with my Grandchildren to help them learn about finances); we had a segment on selling and how companies sell to us. Do you watch HGTV? It was eye opening for the 10 year old. He even wanted to repeat the segment. Reciprocity.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order. Food truck Food trucks are hugely popular, often offering unique, specialty foods that often wouldn’t sell as easily in brick-and-mortar restaurants.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

We tried our best to stretch the food budget. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? Watch Kristy and her husband’s Dave Ramsey Show segment.). We used up what we had. We do a monthly budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

It was like 40 feet away from me and I watched the entire thing. Yes, I did follow a few of Dave Ramsey’s strategies, but I also starting reading other finance blogs to see how they paid off debt so quickly. I did the regular budget audit and cut things out like entertainment, fast food, and going out with friends.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. I have two!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Take a moment to watch them. After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Penge Snak!:

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . I had watched my parents pay off their debt, including their house, when I was a pre-teen, which really influenced me. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 8, 2013

Motivational finance books, such as The One Minute Millionaire or Think and Grow Rich stress the importance of giving. Admittance to the group used to insure an individual of shelter, food and protection against other groups and animals. Give to Charity and Help Your Finances. How is that? It always has to me. The results?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

We started the year with a great January and made some progress with our goal, so to continue the momentum, I wanted to double down on our financial goal and be very mindful with our finances. Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Find Cash.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. How to Watch Great TV without Cable – We were able to cut $50/month by giving up cable, yet we still watch great TV.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. I will NEVER finance a car again. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

So whether that’s hiking across the beautiful Sussex Downs, growing my own vegetables or taking my binoculars out for a spot of bird watching I rarely spend much time indoors. Over the last few years I’d watched uneasily as my monthly payments ballooned. What inspired you to get debt free? Was there a particular event?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

I just moved to the more rural area to enjoy time gardening and cooking with real foods. Meal plan based on dietary needs and whatever your hot buttons are for foods. (I Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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