Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2014

We started by categorizing our bills and spending into groups, such as housing and transportation. We wanted to see where we were spending most of our money, and whether there is any opportunity for us to cut down on any of those bills as a result of the combination of our finances. 187/month car insurance. 400/month gas for truck.

Transportation 167

Transportation Fuel Economy Insurance Public Transit 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

But have you ever considered how you can go green with your finances? There are many different ways our finances can help in the green initiative. Below are the many different ways we can move towards a greener lifestyle with our finances. Saving Money. Have you ever considered saving money to be more “Green”?

Finance 187

Finance Green Transportation Public Transit 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

While the cost of living in our new town in Pennsylvania is higher than we experienced in Utah, we are actually saving money each month due to downsizing. Now that we don’t have to pay extra for repairs or for maintenance, we are saving a bit each month. But you don’t have to downsize to an apartment for these savings.

Money 195

Money Public Transit Repairs Bills 195

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 9, 2014

This lady has been blowing up, from The Today Show to The View, she is inspiring folks all over the country to save money by eating in! I’m all for saving money and inspiring people to cook their own food, but I worry about the trade offs. Is it really worth it to give up whole foods (not the store, the actual foods) to save money?

Saving Money 173

Saving Money Money Giving Public Transit 173