Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2014

How we handle our money early in life can impact us in future years- for example, young adults who rely on credit may find themselves continuing this pattern throughout life and consumed with debt.” My advice today to young graduates and those beginning their careers is slightly more complex. Two words: ‘Human Capital.’

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

For example, the University of Toronto offers career development services [link] to current students and recent graduates. Use their money, don’t let the card companies milk you dry with interest, fees and extra charges (like out of network atm fees). Many high school graduates are expected to move on to college studies.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Me in one of my money mistakes! We are privileged in that we both have good-paying jobs and have more than enough money to cover the bills. How did you get interested in saving money? I actually became personally interested in saving money after the embarrassing money mistake(s) I’ll tell you about in a couple of questions.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 28, 2022

You can choose between spending that money on something else, saving it, or selecting an apartment that would have previously been out of your price range.” “In many markets, an apartment that’s $1,000 in August might go for $900 in January. That’s a 10 percent price difference, and it will save you $1,200 over the course of the year.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? As an adult, I can see it was likely a mixture of not enough income, high cost of living area, mismanagement of money, and kids just being expensive for single mothers particularly. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Out of necessity originally.

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 180

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Grab these Gerber Graduates Printable Coupons and save some money on feeding little ones! 75¢/4 Gerber Graduates Fruit Pick-Ups or Graduates Veggie Pick-Ups Printable Coupon. 75¢/4 Gerber Graduates Breakfast Buddies Hot Cereal (any variety) Printable Coupon. 75¢/4 Gerber Grabbers Pouches Printable Coupon.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

There are some new high value Gerber Graduates Printable Coupons on coupons.com right now. Gerber Graduates Lil’ Crunchies 96¢. - $1/2 Gerber Graduates Puffs or Lil’ Crunchies Printable Coupon. = Gerber Graduates Pasta Pickups $1.25 . - 55¢/1 Gerber Graduates Printable Coupon. = Thanks, Money Saving Mom !

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Graduation Gerber Printable Coupon Money Saving 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This is a blog swap post organized through the Yakezie network from LaTisha at Financial Success for Young Adults where she blogs about smart money management for college students and recent grads. There is also the money concern. Do you have a money tip for college freshman? Credit is pretty addictive.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

They also lack much of an idea about how money itself is made, stored and distributed. Talk about what each person is doing, such as taking the orders, entering them into the computer so the people filling them know what to do, taking the money, making the french fries or hamburgers, sweeping the floors or cleaning the bathrooms.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 4, 2011

It’s well within a college student’s ability to start saving money while they’re still getting a degree, and to graduate with a firm grasp on their finances and an idea of how to succeed going forward. You can let that money keep growing or decide to use it for bigger purchases or investments.

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College Graduation Credit Cards Re-use 169

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made? helping out 7.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 181

Motherhood Moments

JUNE 26, 2023

Demographic breakdown of the 5,641 respondents: Gender: women (69%), men (28%) prefer not to identify/self-describe (3%); Generation: Gen Z (10%), millennial/Gen Y (34%), Gen X (34%), baby boomer (20%), silent generation (2%); Education: less than a high school degree (less than 2%), high school degree or equivalent (8%), some college but no degree (..)

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Somehow, I was watching a video of Korean YouTuber Maangchi making something she called a frugal Korean dish, which made me think that I probably should look for more frugal recipes to save money on expensive ingredients. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 4, 2016

If you have a soon to be graduate living in your home, then your to do list for is a mile long. Here’s one item you can check off and save money while you’re at it! PLUS, you can also stack this code: 30GRADMAY to save an additional 25% off ANY Graduation Cards purchase (with no minimum purchase). for everything!

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 175

Couponing 101

JULY 26, 2011

In this current age of excess, we can all take a step back and redirect our values to understand that we must have money in order to spend it. Did you know that: * Nellie Mae reports that the average amount of credit card debt held by college graduates is $2,700. * Teach Kids to Save Money Tip #2. source: [link] ). Crazy, right?

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Saving Money Money Kids Debt 103

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 23, 2014

Now that I make more money and can afford to indulge once in awhile, one of the most difficult parts of budgeting is actually adhering to it, when it’s not imperative for your financial survival. I struggled with adhering to my budget for the first year or so after I graduated from school. Money Tips' I’m Doing OK!

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Budget Budgeting Graduation Debt 213

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 22, 2023

This approach can save money and time for cosmetic surgery patients. Richard Westreich graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. Dr. Westreich then did his post-graduate training in Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. and Honors in Cell Biology Research.

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New York City New York Cosmetics Graduation 130

Birmingham Bargain Mom

MAY 17, 2011

Here are some ideas to save money on a graduation cake, yet show your graduate some love.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

So, the financial end is in sight, and once I graduate, my degree is gonna earn me money. ? Also, I think I have most of the books purchased now; you have to buy a ton in the first semester, and then you keep using those books in future semesters.

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Thankful Cat Ohio Student 207

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. Maybe four years? Biggest mistake ever.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2014

It all started in high school, when I graduated five months earlier than my peers so I could work full time and save up money before starting college. Because of those internships, I landed a great job before I’d even graduated, thereby avoiding the rush of new graduates applying for the same, limited number of positions.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

you can use a student loan payoff calculator to see how fast you could get rid of your loans and how much money in interest you’d save. Either strategy can save you a lot of money. But it will help you pay the debt faster and save money on interest. Would refinancing save you money? interest rate.

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Student Refinancing Debt Free Debt 52

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 4, 2023

According to a 2022 Dwellsy survey , 44 percent of respondents said that they or someone they knew had lost money due to rental fraud, with the average renter losing $2,890. Bordo says services like Zelle are partially responsible for this widespread fraud for four main reasons: Transferring money via Zelle is quick and easy.

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Landlord Real Estate Bank Banking 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

I will graduate with my master’s in communication disorders and start my new career as a speech language pathologist. I know many of you are in similar situations of needed to save, but wanting to pay off debt, and eventually be able to put money in savings. Saving Money on Haircuts. Make a list (with coupons of course!)

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

<<— Once we paid off our non-mortgage debts in 2019, we started saving some of the debt snowball money for college savings. But we had our kids later in life and my husband will turn 65 the year our youngest graduates from high school so we have other financial pressures percolating in the background. Plan our Spending.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

My husband and I were graduate students with loans and credit card debt, and we were certain that a higher income would solve all of our problems. Now, all of a sudden, we had enough money that we could try nicer restaurants. It’s not about a higher income; it’s about what you do with your money. Money Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In the grand scheme of college tuition, $1300 barely makes a dent, however, that was just the first 18 months, and we have another 9 years before my youngest graduates from college. After joining, there are two ways to earn money for your 529 College Savings Plan: 1) Shopping Portal. Show me the money! I’ll take it!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Being a reckless teenager, I ended up spending most of the money I earned on nights out and dresses, but the purpose of my working so much during high school was to put myself through school. This may be possible; however, often the company requires you to stay on after graduation working in the field for a certain period of time.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

In his most recent mini-series, Matt Becker shares How to Start Investing From Scratch – Part 2 over at Mom and Dad Money. Are you graduating this spring? With some dedication and determination, you can Make extra money through working from home as Dollar at Easy Extra Dollar points out. PET Archives : Save Money on Rent.

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Fridays Finance Personal Finance Renovation 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2012

Whether it’s winning the lottery, receiving settlement, or getting inheriting money, people think that winning from a windfall is far-fetched. Whether you have received a windfall as a birthday gift, graduation gift, or a tax refund, you still need to know how you can spend your money wisely. Investing Your Money.

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Debt Money Win New Cars 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

You spend your money on the wrong stuff. Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. If you don’t have enough money, it’s time to quit spending on stuff that doesn’t last. You don’t keep track of your money flow.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2014

According to CNN Money article Average cost to raise a kid : written in 2013, that cost is $241,080. Assisted and graduated living arrangements also can cost you a big buck. Continuing Care Retirement Communities – a form of graduated care living arrangement, can be even more. Money Tips' My Mother-in-law just turned 91.

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Transportation Graduation Home Money 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2013

Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Little House from Little House in the Valley wants to know why so many couples enter marriage without ever discussing money. Travelling on a budget as a young adult or recent graduate can be expensive. Best Money Tip for a College Freshman.

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Fridays Finance College Debt Free 169

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

There were as always great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: If you’re looking to save some money, consider the DIY approach. Money Bulldog has some great tips for how to decide when you should go it alone or hire a pro. Lance was an unfortunate victim of credit card fraud.

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Fridays Student Debt Credit Cards 170

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. This is a perfect gift for the newly married couple or a college graduate leaving the nest on your list. Give your Gift of Organization.

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