Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index grew 2.6% from the same time last year, nearer to the Fed’s 2% goal and down from 2.9% The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index dropped 0.1% from the same time last year but is nearer to the Fed’s 2% goal and down from 2.9%

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November Economy Goals Consumer 52

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. But in the end, $155 is still a gift. My Frugal Shenanigans! My Thursday dinner plan is now Clean out the Fridge Night!

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August Frugal Green And Frugal Financial Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 2, 2022

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. Some months are more successful than others. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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September Frugal Plants Pop Tarts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

While gas prices aren’t faring any better, you can at least hit the road and travel the same distance you would fly for half the cost. If a ticket from Albany to Austin costs $650 for one person, the cost to drive the 1,845 miles (with current gas prices and a vehicle that gets 25 mpg) would be a much cheaper at $265.

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Vacation Travel Insurance Airfare 202

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 18, 2013

With gas prices soaring, it is nice to know there is a way to help keep them down. In just a little over a year, the program has already saved consumers over $217 million dollars in fuel! That works out to an average of $.28 28 per gallon. What about free fuel?

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Fuel Rewards Sweepstakes Goals 72

Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

A few years ago, I made it my personal obsession goal to see if I could completely pay for our Disney trips with “free money” and I’ve accomplished that goal every year but once (I was only a couple hundred dollars short). Here we go… Disney Trip 2012 – Total Savings Goal = $2555.35. It takes 2.5

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Disney Hotel Goals Money 83

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 25, 2013

This secure service doesn’t cost a dime, and it can automatically organize and track your spending, display all of your financial information in one easy-to-read place, and help you stay on track to hit your financial goals. Just by looking up where to find the cheapest gas, you can save up to 20 cents per gallon.

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Money Financial Goals Saving Phones 75