Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 24, 2012

Three simple office supplies keep our paperwork organized.and really it isn't rocket science. 3 Simple Office Supplies. This is a personal blog about my thoughts, experiences and ideas on personal finance and home mangagement. inch binder. inch binder. You can read the site's full disclosure here.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Open a business bank account Keeping your business and personal finances separate is key to managing your business finances. Understand your startup financing options Most businesses need a little capital to get started. Startups should look to other financing options.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. We have recently started making our own powdered laundry soap with three simple ingredients– Fels Naptha , washing soda, and borax.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

This is one of the fundamental questions of finance, yet often goes unanswered by many financial advisors and most individuals. A simple back of the napkin formula is for every $100,000 you have saved you can generate approximately $4,000 a year in retirement income. One such service is Personal Capital.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

If so, bookmark SFB’s post about How to Set Yourself Up To Be a Financial Success When Starting the First Job at Simple Finance Blog. If so, don’t miss Mike’s post about the 5 Costly Mistakes Contractors Make When Starting a Home Remodel Project at Personal Finance Journey. Staring a home renovation?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2012

My post, My Story on How to Successfully Take Courses While Still Working Full-Time , was included in the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #32 hosted by Young and Thrifty as well as the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #11 hosted by 20’s Finances. was included in the Carnival of Personal Finance #360 hosted by Money Talks Coaching.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Many thanks to 101 Centavos who hosted the Yakezie Carnival and included my post, End World Hunger: 5 Simple Ways You Can Make a Difference. Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #75 and included the guest post How to Be Green and Save Money. Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Six Carnivals This Week.

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For the Mommas

JULY 2, 2012

Free Kindle Book: The Simple Dollar is currently free on Amazon. The Simple Dollar is a book: packed with practical tips, tools, and lessons you can use to transform your life, too. This isn’t just “another” personal finance book: it’s profoundly motivating, empowering, practical, and 100% grounded in today’s American realities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

It’s a list of steps that brings about a generic budget completely void of any hopes, dreams and personal aspirations. You can’t get what you want out of your personal finances on the Toll House budget. I’ve found that ever since I started budgeting the way I make cookies, I’ve found working on our finances much sweeter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2013

Emily @ Evolving Personal Finance is a user and wonders about Using Upromise to Pay Down Student Loans. Here’s how Team DINKs feels at DINKs Finance with their post for how to Save Money and Be Healthy at the Same Time. SBB at Simple Budget Blog wants you to consider Cutting Back Household Expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Jacob from My Personal Finance Journey shares tips about how he saves big money on food and beverages at Saving Money On Food & Drinks at Happy Simple Living. Derek from Life and My Finances shares his parents’ story and best lesson with Paying Off Your Debts Early at Retire By 40.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

Get some ideas in Jen from Money Rebound’s post about Simple Ways to Save Money. If so, check out SFB’s post on How to Find the Best Mortgage at Simple Finance Blog. Mike from Personal Finance Journey wants to know if coupons are worth it. a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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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. 20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2011

Sustainable Personal Finance. Jeff always shares personal experiences about why he is doing what he is doing. With every tip their is a personal connection to his own life. He also blogs about multiple topics, not just personal finance, which gives his blog an added appeal. Canadian Finance Blog.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

The key is to invest the time to teach your kids the right ways to manage their finances. Teach them actionable methods and strategies that will help them learn all of the ropes of personal finance. Here are 3 simple ways to increase your child’s financial IQ. Teach them how to pay bills. Don’t make this mistake.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

Don’t miss Melissa’s post at My Personal Finance Journey if you Think You’re Sacrificing to Pay Down Debt? If you’re looking to ramp up your investing efforts but aren’t sure how to due to inexperience, John from All Things Finance has a great post on Investing for Beginners: Newbie Mistakes to Watch Out For.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Heidi at Personal Finance Journey has a great post about eating well but saving more –it can be done! Simple Finance Blog can help you decide which insurance is best for you. How are all of you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2012

You can have a lawyer do this for you, but they will charge you quite a bit for such a simple process. Even though your freelancing business is likely going to be just you, your still going to want to separate your personal and business finances. Do some poking around on the business section of your state’s website.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2013

As you might expect, especially among personal finance bloggers, financial resolutions are pretty popular. What if you are ready to take your finances to the next level? If you are at a loss as to how to proceed, and if you want ideas for improving your finances, sitting down with a financial professional can be a good idea.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2014

In the personal finance world, it’s common to focus on all the small ways you can save money each day. However, cutting these simple pleasures from your life doesn’t have to be the answer you’re looking for when it comes to your finances. The idea is that small savings add up over time.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

He makes it really simple and you should Google it if you haven’t heard of his steps. Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. At times the plan felt intimidating, but it also changed the direction of our finances. He calls it his 7 Baby Steps.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. According to Simple Tuition you can save money by following the below sequence: Use free money (scholarships and grants).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

Here are some simple ideas of small choices that can mean big gains. If you can choose to develop a more positive attitude about your finances, you’ll find it easier to make a few small changes in your saving and spending. This simple scenario shows that small things can build to significant gains. and follow it?

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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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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The simple truth is that not many people have enough money saved up to buy a car. That’s why a vast majority of us go the financing route. It’s quite simple. There are still some wonderful options that fall within a reasonable price range. What is your dream car? How much will it cost you?

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For the Mommas

MAY 10, 2015

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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. Aim to save about a year of your basic living expenses in a simple savings account (no risky investments here). Live simply.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2012

The basis of any slow and steady financial plan is the household budget; in fact, a good budget is really like a plan for your current finances as well as for a secure financial future. Have the Right Attitude How you approach your finances is as much about your attitude to it as anything else. It will be your most helpful tool.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. FMF presents Five Retro Rules to Save Money posted at Free Money Finance , saying, “These tips from the past can save us all some big bucks.&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Keeping it Simple: Strategies for Financial Security We often seem to complicate things, don’t we? Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with. It is a known truth, and emphasized by our current economy, that people have a hard time saving money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

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. Bucksome Boomer shares with us how to revolutionize our finances using our savings. He just turned 50 this week. Happy bday!!! Going Frugal.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 19, 2012

Here’s the Description: EasyMoney is a personal finance app that combines an expense tracker, a checkbook register, a budget manager, and a bills reminder. EasyMoney provides a rich, detailed window into your finances. This App is only free today (1/19) so be sure you download it before the price goes back up!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

While your conversations and examples could encompass a wide spectrum of topics, there are many simple ideas that children can easily grasp and put into action. Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand. Teach them how to recycle household items like plastic bottles, aluminum cans, paper, etc.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Five Simple Ways to Love the Earth [link] We should all try to do our part. #. RT @ wellheeledblog Carnival of Personal Finance: Cupid Edition | Well Heeled Blog [link] #. Festival of Frugality # 268 – Cheapskate Jake Edition – February 15th, 2011 – My Personal Finance J. link] Crazy stories #.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2012

Our next item up for bid is a personal finance management kit sponsored by One Cent at a Time. Our third item up for bid is a successful marriage package sponsored by Faith and Finance. Now, it is time for our showcase showdown: The first showcase package is “fail free” brought to you by Simple Life Habits.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. Gone were the days of having one bank account and only having to keep very simple records. A fulfilled life, to me, is a life of accomplishment. Setting goals and reaching them continues to be enriching and satisfying to me. You can’t have it all.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 25, 2014

Keeping my attention on the simple process of inhaling and exhaling was the only way I could stay present and moving in the moment, thinking of what was left of the race in it’s entirety was far too overwhelming. Personal Finance. To power myself through the final ten miles of the race I turned my attention inward.

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