Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

It will take years to see a dramatic reversal of the unemployment trend that saw the US unemployment rate nearly reach 10%. The needs, goals and temperament of every household are unique. Some families find it feasible to make drastic cuts to non essential expenditures such as entertainment, dining out, and vacationing.

Debt 157

Debt Recession Unemployment Budgeting 157

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Please don’t confuse this money with vacation money or new furniture money. Unemployment and reduced income are considered emergencies, and so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery. An emergency fund is NOT a spending account. Instead, it is for life’s emergencies and unexpected expenses.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 130

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Mortgages for primary residences — a place you’re actually going to live — generally get lower interest rates than home loans for vacation properties, second homes or investment properties. Changes in inflation and unemployment rates tend to put pressure on interest rates. Forces you can’t control: The U.S.

Re-use 52

Re-use Economy Homeowner Insurance Insurance 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 13, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. Surely unemployment, reduced income or a business downturn is considered an emergency, but so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery. Don’t confuse this money with vacation money or new furniture money.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Finance Organic Organization 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

Why shouldn’t we take that overseas vacation, buy that luxury condo at the lake, get new clothes every change of season, have that spiffy new car? It will help you learn to set and meet financial goals, start auto investment programs and increase your savings when your income increases. Why stay the course?

Spendthrift 100

Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Please don’t confuse this money with vacation money or new furniture money. Unemployment and reduced income are considered emergencies, and so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery, but a broken TV, sweet riding boots, or the snazziest new gadget…not so much.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Building 2007 Credit Cards 100