Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2012

From education to taxes to the deficit to foreign policy, the candidates tell us what we want to hear only to constantly change positions throughout their elected tenure. It makes up our homes, where we work, where our families travel to, and how we enjoy the time we are allotted here on Earth. Without it, we have nothing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

The sales tax, plus the ongoing higher property tax and insurance are really turning him off – and the van does fine if we drive it locally or just for a few hours to the lake. By reserving ahead of time, you can probably get a better rate (and make sure a car will be available). Don’t rent from an airport location.

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Rental Car Cars Car Rent 167

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Be sure to factor in costs like maintenance, gas and insurance in addition to loan or lease payments. Decide between leasing and buying Whether you’re leasing or buying a car makes a difference in what you can afford. For some buyers, financing a vehicle may make sense when balanced as a part of their larger financial picture.

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Cars Car Insurance Calculators 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

When I flew a lot for work, I exclusively used American Airlines because I wanted to make sure all my trip miles were consolidated into one rewards account. Here’s what I do to make sure I can take a free vacation or trip at least once a year using just my points: Use the card to pay for everything. Pay any tax bills with the card.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Every minute spent inching along the freeway equates to increasing greenhouse gas emissions that are fueling (pardon the pun) global warming. You may not be able to get out of commuting, but there are steps you can take to make the process more eco-friendly, taking at least one burden off your plate. Here are some options to consider.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2012

50 savings really save you money after you factor time, tax, and of course gas mileage? Below is a chart that I created with examples of 4 different makes of cars with their listed Miles Per Gallon and the calculated cost of gas per mile for each car. 5.99 + tax + $3.20 gas (from scenario above).

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Buying Online Money Storing Gas Mileage 102

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2011

Solar power is making a comeback. The United States and Canadian governments are even offering tax credits for individuals that use solar panels and other forms of renewable energy to make their homes more energy efficient. Natural gas. Natural gas could be used to help ease the transition from oil. Wind power.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2013

I view each month’s bill – whether it be from the water company, the electric utility, or the natural gas provider – as a way to gauge how well I am doing in my efforts to both conserve energy and save money. For natural gas, I track how many cubic feet I burned (it is billed in units of 100 cubic feet at a time).

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Bills Conserving Energy DVD Players Toaster Ovens 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

In fact, she did pretty good making it last that long. Don’t Pay Your Taxes. She stopped paying income tax on the rare occasions when she did have income and did not pay county real estate taxes. Her gas is turned off, she heats water in the kitchen to shower, and dries her clothes on the line.

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Friends And Family Sale Taxes Insurance Money 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

While some families are doing this while living comfortably, others are forced to make spending cuts just to survive until the next paycheck hits the bank. The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Even though Alan was an IT professional by trade, his logical mind also understands what makes all kinds of mechanical things work, and he can repair just about everything I break. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes. My personal best frugal win was marrying a guy who can and will fix almost anything.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2012

But more significantly, it’s also prevalent in the big things; buying an enormous five-bedroom house for a family of three, for example, that takes up vital resources (gas, electricity) in addition to costing a fortune. In addition, there are tax benefits for both first-time and seasoned homeowners. So, what do you think?

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Insurance Home Buy Buying 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Utilities Top utilities that you need to pay first are electric, gas, and water bills. Taxes Even though, the budget is tight , sad to say, you still need to file your income tax. In some cases, you may be able to ask for an extension so that you can file your taxes later.

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Bills Telephones Money Taxes 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Rosa Wilson presents Change of Address: 10 Reasons Your Gas Bill is So High posted at Change of Address. Stephan Marks presents How to Make Money with Paid Surveys posted at Promo Code Center. Dr. Dean presents Gas Prices Rise: What Say You? But is that even a legitimate reason to file a tax extension?&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

More and more people are opting for smaller, more economical cars to reduce running costs as well greenhouse gas emissions. Next, figure out how many square feet you have allocated to storage, making sure you remember all closets, spare rooms, garage, basement and attic. Maintenance costs will be lower as will your insurance premiums.

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Saving Money Money Saving Storage 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2012

For example, the important-sounding “service engine soon” light, which invokes the imagery of an exploding car engine (but can be triggered simply by screwing the gas tank cap on wrong). Being an economics-educated accounting nerd, I couldn’t make a decision without a cost-benefit analysis. In fact, I make good money blogging.

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Money Saving Money Cars Car 188

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Giant of PA has offered up to 4 times the gas points on selected gift card purchases. However, if mailing out cards is still something that you like to do, Shannon at Growing Slower shares: How to Make your Own Christmas Cards Free (8 minute tutorial video). Caution: these bonus cards usually have expiration dates.). January Prep.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2011

Get a property tax assessment. Your tax bill could be incorrect. Make extra payments. Biweekly payments may be easier because they divide the balance over a two week period which makes making the mortgage payment easier to handle. Related posts: How to Save Money on Gas. Get a lower interest rate.

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Saving Money Money Insurance Property Taxes 124

Koupon Karen

MARCH 12, 2024

Compared to traditional fossil fuels, biofuels have the potential to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions, thereby contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment. The use of biofuels also aligns with the goal of reducing carbon emissions, making them a vital asset in combatting climate change.

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Economy Economical Fuel ReNew 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

To help you identify where you might be going wrong, we’re going to look at some of the more common financial mistakes people make. See if you can identify with any of these statements: I spend more than I earn I don’t have a household budget I use credit cards all the time to buy everyday essentials like food, gas, transport.

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Emergency Fund Credit Cards Budgeting Budget 212

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

Make sure to add your Kroger Shopper’s Card (sometimes called your Plus Card) as you will need to use this card every single time you shop in order to get the sale prices. Click here for more detailed information and to make sure these policies are still active in your local store. off per gallon of gas! Balance $5.

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Saving Money Kroger Money Shopping 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

This is on top of the road tax saving of £130 ($209) each year which is available on account of the diesel model producing less C02 than the petrol version. It therefore makes sense that you check out the potential savings available with the diesel version of a model in your consideration set before committing to the petrol version.

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Saving Money Cars Car Green 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

This makes us closer as families which to me is the real reward. If we all used less gas and walked more we would not only improve our financial picture but we will be healthier too. Dividend Winners on the other hand, focus on creating specific goals, and the steps to make them a reality. I totally agree.

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

You would need to add in the cost of all necessary utilities like gas, electricity, telephone and water. Any housing related insurance fees and property taxes are also important to include. If you really wanted to be frugal, you could make a lot of these products yourself. Leave out cable television and satellite television.

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Money Property Taxes DSL Frugal Lives 159

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Kids can make their drawings move with animation options or even create short movies by combining drawings. This is the same price, right now, at Walmart but by ordering through Amazon , you’ll save on shipping and tax, as well as gas money. . The dome also features eight engaging activities and games to keep kids entertained.

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Crayola Lighting Taxes Entertainment 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I remember thinking about how wonderful it would be to not have to worry about whether we had enough to pay for the propane gas to heat our home. but rather for the satisfaction of making a positive contribution with my time and effort. How can you best protect it from evaporating into the tax systems?

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

This is not something I want to see, so today I have a few videos for you that will dispell credit card myths, teach you how to use them properly, how to keep them safe, and how to make sure you should be getting credit in the first place. The only investing strategy that makes sense to me is buy and hold. Take a moment to watch them.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. How did they make it happen? When you have tracked, analyzed, and cut your budget to bare bones, there is only one other way to find extra money to put towards debt and that is to make more money. They also put an unexpected tax return and bonus towards their debt.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

So in an effort to make things a bit more manageable, I have decided to cancel my course for next month. The Wisdom Journal tells us how we can avoid 57 tax mistakes. I think they keep you focused on paying your house off and make it harder for those who really shouldn’t buy a house to acquire one. Watson Inc. Going Green.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Know that money is limited and people need to make choices between things. Make change. Check the register receipt with them to show them how it lists out the items, the price and the taxes (a great opening to introduce the concept of why we have taxes). Speculate on how the movie makes money and what costs might be.

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Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Saving In Akron

MARCH 6, 2012

Tax Time- Save $4. If you found this information useful, make sure you stay up to date by subscribing for free via my RSS feed or get daily updates by email. off Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief Toothpaste. off Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief Toothbrush. One FREE FlavoRX Flavoring for Children's Liquid Medication (Save $2.99).

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 4, 2011

Punch in the original price, sales tax rate and discount percentage and it will tell you how much your final price will be. They may be willing to match the Amazon price. :: Cheap Gas! – Find out if a gas station a few miles down the street has cheaper gas that where you are.

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Phones T-Mobile Re-use Gas 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2011

Our friends over at Cheapism share with us 81 ways we can make the best use of our money. We have arrived at a new year… a time when we can work to make things better going forward. Frugal Dad shares tells us how we can be prepared for the $5 per gallon gas hike. Here are some of the hits from this week: Managing Money.

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January Personal Finance Finance Green And Frugal 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

With Valentine’s Day making it’s appearance next week, I thought it would be fun to talk about the kissing part of the holiday. Realized Returns compares the the different tax filing software that is available to Canadians. KNS Financial reminds us why we need to file a tax return even if we aren’t required.

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Saving With Shellie

JULY 2, 2012

If at all possible, jump-start the account with a lump sum, such as a tax refund. for a cardboard box, have the family make one together – lock it up – and don’t forget to “feed” it each day. $5, Make a rule that you never spend coins. If a payment ends, keep making it — to yourself!

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Vacation Giveaway Friends And Family Sale Saving 83

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

They are selling their gas guzzlers and choosing to take the public metro system instead. He or she will make sure you have everything you need. If you can’t sell something, consider donating it and at least getting the tax write off. Just be sure to keep your receipts so that you can get the tax credit for the donation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. 1.) Make your own cleaning products. In my area a smaller bin equates to a smaller land tax bill.

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