Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #76 and included the guest post Staying Positive in a Bad Situation as did Thirty Six Months who hosted Carnival of Financial Camaraderie – Rain Man Edition. Girls Just Wanna Have Funds included Nelson’s post, Saving Money on Las Vegas in the Carnival of Personal Finance #351.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

This time around my fellow bloggers and I were to share our Best Go Green Method To Save Money. Please check out the different tips below on how you too can save money and be green: Nickel by Nickel tells us how they read green using ebooks over at Beating Broke. Hello and welcome to the 10th Yakezie Blog Swap.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Bob from Dwindling Debt wants to know, Can you Really Go Contract Free with your Smart Phone? Read her latest installment, For Love & Money Friday – Making a Budget as a Couple over on Mo’ Money Mo’ Houses. Jessica Moorhouse and her husband have financial chats every Friday.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2013

She has lived the journey of being sunken in debt and then freeing herself and now she is trying to help others do the same with her new app. Good Reads From The Blogosphere: No matter how tight your budget is, there are always ways to save more. Get some ideas in Jen from Money Rebound’s post about Simple Ways to Save Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. Check out the following ways in which you can save on these expenses. How to Save Money on Food. Finally, use technology.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

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. Help a Reader: Can Saving Money Hurt Financial Aid? Discouraging saving? #.

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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. My University Money: Should I Pursue a Co-op Education? There were 56 submissions this week. Some freedom.

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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. Charles Tran presents 5 Creative Tips to Save on Entertainment posted at CreditDonkey.com Tips , saying, “Being frugal doesn’t have to mean totally forgoing all forms of entertainment.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. We have involved our children in our money discussion once we decided to become debt free. What inspired you to get debt free? If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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

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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. Here are a few money tips to help you plan your back to school activities and maybe reduce that $600 per child amount.

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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. The entire series can be found under Money Tips. Save for emergencies…big emergencies. No related posts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

If you like saving money, haggling for a better price should become a habit for you, a habit that can easily save you thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. I personally became a haggler 10 years ago when my first child was born. This is where free smartphone apps like RedLaser and Google Shopper are so valuable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Little House in the Valley tells us how we can save money by partnering with our neighbours. 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.

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JULY 22, 2011

Odd$ and End$ From Around the Web Finance around the web: How To Save Money - 1000+ Ideas from the Yakezie Network. 50 Good Personal Finance Habits Everyone Should Follow at Len Penzo Must read. Top 10 Super Foods for a Healthy and Active Lifestyle at Money Crashers. How dry is it where you live?

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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. This kit will help you know what you want to do with money, know where your money goes, know how to save money for your goals, plan your spending in advance, know exactly where you need to put control, and organize your financial records.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2012

Plus, you are saving money on gas, and aren’t as impacted when they rise. This is great exercise, and it results in solid savings. We save money in gas , since we don’t have to drive to the store, since we don’t need to buy produce when all we have to do is walk outside and pick it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Corey is the author and creator of 20′s Finances. His personal finance blog offers great ways to save money as well as tips to plan for the future. Reducing our consumption helps save money. With the movement of environmental concern, the world is in flux.

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For the Mommas

JULY 23, 2012

You can get a totally free credit report (thru Experian and enter to win $250.00). Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential. You’ll get your free credit score month after month, and be able to manage your loans, all in one place. The greatest perk of Credit Sesame, it’s 100% Free!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

By freeing myself up for those three days, we can get a lot on our list done without experiencing pure exhaustion. Managing Money. How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. Sweating the Big Stuff tells us about 5 people that can save us money, time and stress.

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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. Now on to the rest… Save Money this Spring: #1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. The website offer both free and paid memberships depending on which you choose. Check your local newspaper for free or low-cost events that you can go to.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

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. Get 1 FREE Photo Calendar! I did get a little web reading done and my babe is feeling much better. Lots of great posts. A must read! Broiled Grapefruit at A Few Short Cuts.

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Saving Everyday

JULY 30, 2012

Get a free credit score & chance to win $250 ~. Don’t worry about raking up those credit card bills, or putting a dent in your savings. Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential. You’ll get your free credit score month after month, and be able to manage your loans, all in one place.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Three to six months living expenses used to be what the personal finance experts recommended, but in today's environment, maybe six months to a year is more prudent. Don't confuse this money with vacation money or new furniture money. Save it and forget about it. It is not a spending account.

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freestuff.tv

MAY 18, 2011

Here are some secret tips in creating a budget that can rejuvenate your personal finances and become debt free. Track your expenses and follow the money: The first step that you need to take in order to create a perfect budget is to track your expenses for a month. Budgeting is the ultimate way to financial freedom.

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For the Mommas

JULY 28, 2012

You can get a totally free credit report (thru Experian and enter to win $250.00). Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential. You’ll get your free credit score month after month, and be able to manage your loans, all in one place. The greatest perk of Credit Sesame, it’s 100% Free!

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 25, 2012

Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential. You’ll get your free credit score month after month, and be able to manage your loans, all in one place. Set up a FREE account with Credit Sesame today and be automatically entered to win $250 for Back to School. Contest ends July 31, 2012.

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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. While indulgence is bad for the budget, ignoring your needs is incredibly counterproductive.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

After all it was not the people who caused the problem so why should they suffer while the banks get off scot-free? ” FMF presents The Efficient Frontier posted at Free Money Finance , saying, “The efficient frontier measures investments on a scale of risks and return. Can you blame them?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Advantages of Paying Off Debt From a purely financial point of view, it makes more sense to focus on debt payoff rather than directing available cash to a savings account. From a personal point of view, I much prefer living debt free. Some debts like mortgages and personal loans don’t need to be paid off straight away.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Managing Money. 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. Me, I am between strategic spending and earning more money. What a great resource.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Because so many people are looking to save money on their vacations, low cost travel sites have begun popping up everywhere—saving people money on their vacations has become big business. How To Save on Vacation Costs. Here’s how. Discount Vacation Sites. Outdoor Fun. I don't know about you but I love to travel.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

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. Life and My Finances shares with us how to keep moving expenses low. How to Save Money shares the best price comparison sites in Canada.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Toward the eight end of the age group, kids start to get interested in earning money via their own business. Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. Other Free Sources of Help. Kids Money.

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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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