Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 13, 2015
Before you get ready to shove those kids of yours out of the nest, here are what I consider to be (based on my experience as a person, a Mom, and a Grandma) the most important things you (or someone) should teach them about personal finance. Here, told as I would tell it to my Grandkids, are my top 5 lessons.
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. Instead of having oodles of clothes, our family is minimizing our wardrobes. So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand.
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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. I love to shop garage sales. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. using what they already have. Get Social.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Picking a place to retire is one of life’s most consequential decisions — and ultimately, a deeply personal choice. 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. To move or not to move when you retire? That’s the big question.
Koupon Karen
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Increased Purchasing Power For bulk buyers like large families or intentional meal planners stockpiling non-perishables when prices plummet, stashing discount codes stretches budgets exponentially further. What Are Discount Codes? Some discounts require meeting minimum order value thresholds, too.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. As you can see, everyone’s achievements were different, but each one was significant to that person. They seem to be everywhere on Facebook, blogs, radio shows, and websites.
Nicoles Nickels
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
FREE 2 year subscription to Kiplingers personal finance. FREE Chicken of the Sea prize pack by registering and getting 3 friends to register. Want to be the first to know about big sales and deep discounts? Here are this week’s FREEBIES and great deals: FREE 16 oz Iced full Serve Specialty Beverage at Wawa Stores.
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