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Keeping it Simple: Strategies for Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

All you need is a list of expenses, both fixed (rent, loan repayments) and variable (food, clothes, fuel), and a list of all sources of income. Variable expenses can be a bit tricky; it’s best to do a priorities list so you make sure the things you need, like food, bus fares and fuel are always covered. So what do you think?

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How to Save Up for a Car Without Breaking the Bank

Penny Pinchin' Mom

This research has to be extensive because there are quite a number of things to consider: The make of the car The size Fuel consumption Maintenance Comfort Off-road capabilities A lot of this will depend on what you are looking for when buying the car. Setting up an automatic savings account system works wonders for me.

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Where is Your Money Going? | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

Family Balance Sheet

To begin, gather all of your recent bills, receipts, checking & savings account statement, and/or credit card statements. Try to finish by the end of this Saturday (10/11), because you’ll need this information for next week’s assignments. 3 Steps To Help You. entertainment. car service. household maintenance.

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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s quite a fun game as well as a “feel good” one as I know if I beat last month I did my part to burn less fossil fuels – and that’s something we all need to strive for. With just a quick glance, I can see how well I did versus the previous month and have a figure to shoot to beat during the current one.

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Ways to Beat Lifestyle Inflation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is what I think would work for me to beat lifestyle inflation: Pretend You’re Not Making More I’ve considered filling out a form with payroll at my work to transfer the difference between what I used to make and live on, and what I now make, into my savings account.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts. Just over the past week, our son replaced the fuel pump and exhaust system on his truck. He saved about 50% on his parts, too, through diligent shopping. Alan doesn’t share that regret. We didn’t start a family until we were married for almost 15 years.)

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report card freebies 2016 – Free Stuff when School ends

Coupons Do Work

Card can be used for food, fuel or merchandise at Tesoro Locations. Family Trust Federal Credit Union – open savings account. 3 Rivers Credit Union -open a Buddy (Cub) account for your child. Tesoro Gas Stations – Tesoro Gallons for Grades. Available in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota).