article thumbnail

Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You may decide you don’t need or want the item at all if you push yourself to wait to get a bargain on it! However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. Stores also stock up on gift sets with cosmetics for the holidays and may need to move it fast in January. Winter clothes.

Buy 223
article thumbnail

Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Learn to love hand me downs from relatives.

College 192
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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?

article thumbnail

The One Most Important Thing You Need to Get Rich

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While these things obviously could bring in a lot of money, they actually may not make you rich or help you stay that way if you do make it. If the first product you invent doesn’t take off (fails) then your single minded persistence may cause you to try another, or retrain for a new job or develop a side income.

Goals 100
article thumbnail

Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

Family Balance Sheet

Many personal finance bloggers talk about having a “no spend week” – well basically I had a “no spend” five years! It might be cheap, but it’ll sit in my garage for the next few months till I started that project that’s on my mind. For example I got up at 3.45 am most days to start work.

Debt 100