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. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? There were 50 submissions this week.

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

My hubby and I often borrow yard equipment that we use once in a while from my parents. We have also gone to some free movie festivals which have been a real blast; especially the ones in the winter where the movies are projected onto a big block of ice. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking. Going Frugal.

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Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? In my life, my parents have always seemed to do quite well financially and we never suffered as kids. Even now, my parents are in a fantastic financial situation. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. The book has also been made available online for free through the Mises Institute and its generous donors. posted at Personal Finance Whiz , saying, “*No.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

If you’re not into the social networking sites, then you can sign up for free updates that are delivered right to your inbox. 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.&#. Next week’s edition will be hosted by Roth IRA.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition. I know there are many reasons for the dire savings rates: kids, household projects, kids, pets, kids, caring for an aging parent, kids, medical issues, and kids. Although I have not personally used this resource.

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Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. This was part of my parent’s plan to turn me into a saver.

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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

With so many things that we parents have to teach our children, from using the potty to being a good and decent citizen, it’s no wonder that financial lessons sometimes get pushed aside in favor of more immediate needs in raising our kids. Otherwise, they may end up viewing the card as free money. Credit cards require maturity.

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Work Kids Bank Banking 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. She writes at her personal finance website, And Then We Saved. It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. Where are you from?

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Credit Cards Debt Free College Debt 100

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Here are this week’s FREEBIES and great deals: FREE 16 oz Iced full Serve Specialty Beverage at Wawa Stores. FREE Subscription to Travel 50 & Beyond. FREE Probiotic Action for Acne Sample. FREE CESAR Savor Delights Dog Food – 1st 5,000 on Twitter - ends at midnight (ET) on Wednesday, September 12.

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Paul Mitchell Freebies Fridays Martha Stewart 45

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. 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. How did you get interested in saving money? That’s not right.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. Personal Finance Journey : Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy to Your Kids? Personal Finance Whiz: Ever Had a $16 Burger…From Wendy’s?

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). 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.

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. We also show the difference between rates for young drivers on their parents’ policy versus their own policy. Our editorial team does not receive direct compensation from our advertisers.

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Insurance Life Insurance Homeowner Insurance Cars 52