Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 25, 2013

Too often, we forget to plan for the impact of inflation on future finances. If you see a 6% annual return on your portfolio, but inflation is at 2.5%, your real return is actually only 3.5% — and that doesn’t take into account the way fees and taxes eat into your real returns. Failure to Account for Rising Taxes.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Why I Hate Income Tax Refunds at MSN Money. Festival of Frugality at Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance Carnival of Personal Finance at Control Your Cash Food around the web : Lime and Ginger Poached Salmon at Calico and Cupcakes. 3 Minute Brownies at Frugal Christian Living. Our goal is to always come out even.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 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. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? I’m a geek, he’s not.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Quick lesson on taxes. Super Sexy Frugal Valentine’s Day [link] via @ BudgetsAreSexy Gosh these games bring back memories! #. RT @ wellheeledblog Carnival of Personal Finance: Cupid Edition | Well Heeled Blog [link] #. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 268 [link] #. Thanks MDJ #.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Since my blog is set up as a business, I could deduct the expense – or at least depreciate the asset over time – reducing my taxes. So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! On their personal finance site, US News suggested that some kids get games they don’t want and can’t be returned.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Business and Personal Finances – $57.50. Gear up for tax season and organize your finances. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Deluxe – $37.50. Premier – $52.50. Worried you will have to pay the IRS this year?

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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

JANUARY 7, 2011

As usual there were a ton of great reads floating around the blogosphere written by my pals in the Yakezie network as well as some other personal finance bloggers. JD Roth over at Get Rich Slowly tells us how we can take control of our finances in 2011. Going Frugal. Here are some of the hits from this week: Managing Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. Going Frugal. He just turned 50 this week. Happy bday!!!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We get a visual picture every month of where are finances are and what we have spent our money on. I knew his determination and focus was something to remember, but I never thought of it in relation to finances. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top. Going Frugal. Managing Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Going Frugal. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking. How to Save Money clarifies for us what is appropriate to discuss with our children when it comes to our finances. Canadian Finance Blog outlines for us what we need to think about when it comes to retirement. Why buy it when we can borrow it?!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 29, 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. Last week Jason at Frugal Dad shared his thoughts on this matter. At the end of the series I will post my own 5 pieces of advice.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. What’s your best frugal win?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. posted at Your Finances Simplified , saying, “One of the things that investment gurus always emphasize is to diversify, diversify and diversify. YFS presents What Is Asset Allocation and Why Is It Important?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. The Wisdom Journal tells us how we can avoid 57 tax mistakes. We personally use Quicken and we find it works great for reviewing our finances. Frugal Dad tells us how it’s possible to have a wedding on a budget. Watson Inc.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. Realized Returns compares the the different tax filing software that is available to Canadians. Canadian Dream shares with us the stages of personal finance. Going Frugal. Managing Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 15, 2017

Instead I’m writing about my family’s experience with traditional health insurance and how it has affected OUR finances. There are three major tax savings: the money contributed into the account is tax deductible, it grows tax free, and certain withdrawals are tax free if they are for qualified medical expenses.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

While I may talk a lot about savings and being prudent with your money, a huge part of decluttering your finances is knowing exactly where you stand with the major credit bureaus. Being credit-worthy is almost as important as being frugal. It all ties in together. You will need a loan. Is My Credit Karma Score Sufficient?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 21, 2011

They found eight factors that the millionaires had in common – factors we can apply to our own lives and finances. They do so to benefit from tax savings, inflation protection and the ability to offset expenses. Investing in soundly researched but new ideas. Next down were the professionals who have their own practices.

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Saving With Shellie

MARCH 25, 2013

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but your taxes are due 3 weeks from today. Stan and I typically do our own taxes. There are a few years when we do some funky things with the finances and think it’s best to go the CPA route. When you file electronically, you usually get your tax refund (if applicable) pretty quickly.

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Finally Frugal

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

I was intending to pay down my loans to $20,000 by January 2013 (totally doable) and then use $20K of the stock to pay the rest of it, thereby retaining about $8K for future use (or if I needed it to pay taxes). and the taxes are 15%, won't I pay more in taxes than I will in interest if I sell up now? What would you do?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

If you are self-employed and your cell phone is crucial to business, use it as a tax write-off. 8 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for. How To Be a Frugal Family Being frugal these days is very important.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Raises completely offset tax, at least! Ethics and frugality can thrive together! Cash Back Sites Portals like Rakuten pay cash rewards when shoppers click through their platforms initially before purchasing items normally. Why Should You Use Coupons?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Bucksome Boomer shares with us 9 tips for tax time that will save us from forming those wrinkles. We e-file our taxes and having the previous year’s return to reference is very helpful at speeding up the process. Retirement lingo can get confusing if you are just starting out learning about finances. Going Frugal.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 8, 2014

It also happens to be the time when your finances receive a thorough examination; tax preparation forces millions of people to go over their receipts and spending from the past year, quantify their gains and losses, and evaluate the performance of their investments from the past year. Adjust Your Tax Withholding.

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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. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. frugal and are careful not to spend on frivolous things. finances/budget/spending?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. While in some cases this is true, FruGal has a point here.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 15, 2012

The urge to contribute to charitable causes comes with the need to give before the end of the year to qualify for tax deductions. Find Out Which Nonprofits are Qualified for Tax Purposes. It no longer provides Publication 78, a master list of qualified organizations, but you can find out which organizations are tax exempt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

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! Take a moment to watch them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Personal Finance by the Book shares with us the nuts and bolts of budgeting and how we can be best equipped to manage our money better. The Digerati Life shares with us 7 tax strategies that we can actually do all year long. Bucksome Boomer tells us how we can revolutionize our finances when it comes to insurance. Going Frugal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Paul Vachon presents Frugal Living Made Easy posted at The Frugal Toad , saying, “Frugal living is all about making informed and deliberate choices in how to spend money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Us personal finance bloggers like to encourage saving instead of spending remember. Frugal Rules. Winner is responsible for any applicable taxes or duties. I mean, who doesn’t want this handy little device?! Outlier Model. Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses. Freedom Thirty Five. When Life Gives You Lemons. See Debt Run.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2013

Simon from Sustainable Personal Finance , my dear friend, will be managing the site while I am gone so nothing will change for my readers. John at Frugal Rules lists some of the things that make him scratch his head –such as why do cats always land on their feet when they fall? Still need to file your taxes?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

Jen and her husband were reeling after their son was diagnosed with a lifetime medical condition that would implode their finances. They also put an unexpected tax return and bonus towards their debt. Stacey taught frugal living/coupon workshops and her husband took on extra side carpentry jobs. She also started a blog.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 29, 2012

I checked a few parks and they were all $15 (including tax). So be sure you factor that into the cost of your visit. You can purchase a Parking Pass online that should be less expensive than paying at the gate. Grab a Season Pass – For a limited time, some parks are offering Season Pass packages right now.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

It’s important to be on the same page as your spouse about finances. 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? For the first few years of our marriage, Ryan handled the finances. So he was paying over $2200.00

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Fashion Without Guilt

MARCH 1, 2010

Loving shopping and fashion as much as I do, I always have a passion for finance and building wealth. Aside from being a frugal / savvy shopper , I am concerned about building my wealth for years to come. Taxes are for little people.” Money , without it we are not able to enjoy the necessities in life, let alone the luxuries.

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