Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

I work full time in IT and my wife works part time in retail. After trying to extend credit to finance the vacation and we were denied (best thing to ever happen to us) we realized we made too much money to be living like this and something had to change. Were there arguments during the time you were working on your debt?

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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

JULY 12, 2012

I admit that I’m not the greenest person out there, although I am working to improve, from participating in my utility’s efforts to increase power from renewable resources to looking for local produce and food sources whenever possible. Many of the local farms that provide food also adhere to different practices.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2013

A fresh air stroll after a long days work is just what the doctor ordered. It really is a great feeling to grow your own food. You can’t go anywhere without seeing someone biking, walking, or out on a patio. I love it. Now that the weather has changed, we are getting ready to garden. I am quite excited.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Save Money on Food. You cannot avoid spending money on food. Most importantly, reduce food waste. And, be sure to eat your leftovers!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Attention, personal finance readers and gurus! Food was preserved by canning, drying or storing in a cool cellar or the ice house. The double seat outhouse worked fine during the day and a chamber pot worked for us kids at night in the house. You think you know the difference between a need and a want – right?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Go hiking and camping and show them the beauty of the outdoors (and teach them to leave trails and campsites better than when you arrived) Plant a garden with your children to give them a tangible example of how much fun growing your own food and eating healthy can be! And vice versa!)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

I personally can’t stand smoking. I work in the cancer field so I have seen the damage it can do. Ensure that you include increased amounts of foods that are rich in these nutrients to help your body adjust. Vitamin C-rich foods include berries, blackcurrants, citrus fruits, capsicum and broccoli.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

But you are a super busy parent, with work, continuing education, business travel, your kid’s other activities, church and the myriad of other things that demand your time and attention. Food Related. Explain how the checkout process works, point out the employees in the store and talk about what they do. In the bath.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We are co-hosting a bday party for a dear friend of mine this Saturday and we are in charge of all the food. We are also working on planning our trip to Asia. We have had some kinks with our itinerary and corresponding flights so we have be trying to plan a route that works with the flight patterns. We are also flood planning.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

David presents Wired Capital Markets posted at Wall Street History , saying, ” Looking into the workings of modern securities markets is like looking under the hood of a Prius hybrid car. It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

The secret to financial success is actually saving small amounts regularly, even just $5 or $10 at first, and then putting these savings to work for you. Your money works for you when it is earning you interest or adding value so don’t leave it sitting in your everyday bank account. Trust me, I have found that this really works.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I’d be flipping burgers at the nearest fast-food chain instead. Modifications, to insurance companies, are a big no-no, so if you’re thinking of getting custom, one-of-a-kind body work done, then be prepared to pay a custom, one-of-a-kind, and really expensive insurance. If you refrain from ‘pimping your ride.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2011

The Link Love Carnival is an avenue I created where bloggers can work together to “ build a better world “. Personal Finance. I have some tricks I have found for work life balance. Hello and welcome to the 4th edition of the Link Love Carnival. Each month a charity for the carnival is chosen. That concludes this edition.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

My husband and I did when we got married and it works well for us. 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. I do know others though that haven’t and they seem to be doing well too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. For me, the process just isn’t cost-effective. I was spending two hours a week to save maybe $10.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 14, 2011

Cookies needed to be baked, house work needed to be done, bills that needed to be paid, blog posts needed to be written and snow balls needed to be formed. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

The best part is, people interested in your work will pay you for rights to your photo. posted at Your Finances Simplified , saying, “One of the things that investment gurus always emphasize is to diversify, diversify and diversify. .” Income MMD presents What Did You Learn From Working as a Teenager?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2016

For that allowance I was expected to do part of the household work. They also were hired to do some of the heavier household work (some chores were part of allowance, others weren’t) to earn extra money. They did not have to buy their clothes, food and etc with it. How to make your child’s allowance an allocation.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

It’s a new adventure, and you should really take the time to do the prep work financially and personally so that you make smart decisions. Personal finance expert Shang Saavedra says to know where you’re going, you need to know where you’re at with your retirement savings.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Here are a few things to consider: Pros You have an existing corporate framework in which to work. For instance, consider food, beauty, home services, real estate, hospitality and fitness — and then take a look at franchise opportunities within the area that interests you most. The franchise has an existing customer base. Foot traffic.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

I’ve seen the nieces and my own kids ask for and get babysitting services time after time from a busy working boomer. I drop a bundle each year (both money and time) on my week long Grandma Rie’s Money Camp where I try to help the kids learn about and experience personal finance concepts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Balance Junkie shares with us the nitty gritty on our personalities and how they really can effect how we manage our money. 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. Which letters best describe you? Going Frugal.

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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. Canadian Dream shares with us the stages of personal finance. My hubby and I had to work hard at finding a balance when we first hooked up since we had different views on some things.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. A pretty simple tactic, but it works.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. A pretty simple tactic, but it works.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself. We knew it would be a balancing act, so we were working on saving money long before the wedding.

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 24, 2012

FREE Subscription to Working Mother. FREE Subscription to Food & Wine. FREE 2 year subscription to Kiplingers personal finance. Here are this week’s FREEBIES and great deals: FREE K-PAX Energy Sample. FREE Lifestyles Ultra Sensitive Condom Samples. FREE Purina Cat Chow Healthy Weight Sample.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 17, 2012

FREE 2 year subscription to Kiplingers personal finance. FREE 2 year Subscription to Working Mother Magazine. FREE Subscription to Food & Wine. Here are this week’s FREEBIES and great deals: FREE Subscription to ESPN the Magazine. FREE Eucerin Daily Protection Moisturizing Body Lotion sample at 3PM.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. The simple fact is, taking small, simple spending and saving actions, especially early in your working life, can make a huge difference to financial security during your working years and into retirement.

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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. You worked hard to get your excellent credit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 9, 2014

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? I know from my own experience that future work prospects are often fostered in those off-hours, money spending environments.

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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. Personal Finance Journey : Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy to Your Kids? Penge Snak!:

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

We all know that one of the best personal finance strategies is to have a budget and you’ve probably tried to create one at some time. Food accounts for 15.6% Using these percentages as a guideline helped me to finally draw up a personal budget that balanced. and health care expenses at 4.6%. The remaining 17.6%

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Yesterday on my walk home from work I was flying high. It really worked…my smile was contagious. We personally have CIBC Aeroplan cards which we find work great. 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.

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