Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Sliding down the slopes is exhilarating, but watching the money blow out of your wallet may not be quite as thrilling. However, that doesn’t mean you have to forgo your ski trip altogether to keep money in your wallet. These nine easy tips can help you save money on your next ski trip! Don’t Use High-End Gear.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 20, 2014

In the last few weeks, I’ve had three different friends come to me with a good problem to have: They have piles of money, but they have no idea what to do with that money. What has my money done for me lately? When you think about money as a tool, an as a means to an end, it doesn’t make sense to let it sit idle.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

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. Here are a few money tips to help you plan your back to school activities and maybe reduce that $600 per child amount. Get Social.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

The right move for a homeowner with a buyer who can’t get a mortgage might just be a rent-to-own agreement. Rent-to-own is a way to make a property transaction work without a lender involved at the start. Rent-to-own is a way to make a property transaction work without a lender involved at the start.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

This got me thinking some more about how to save money by downsizing. Downsizing my vehicle certainly has saved me money and will continue to do so for as long as I have the car. How long is it since you cleared out all those spaces where you store the things you don’t use very often, if ever?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2014

When I was growing up, my ideas about money were limited. Save money in a bank account (or perhaps a company retirement plan). Along the way, as I was writing about money and trying to decide how to improve my financial situation, I read some books that changed the way I think about money. Get a good job.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Luckily there is an alternative that is even better than buying used texts, and that alternative is renting them. When you rent your texts from CampusBookRentals.com you: save 40-90% off of bookstore prices. get flexible renting periods. help others because they donate to Operation Smile with each textbook rented.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

They hate spending money, but love to invest and make money. When you start to look at your money and the things you buy as investments and expenses, it will totally change your spending habits. For example, buying food and paying rent do not make you any money. So, how have you saved money in your life?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Being smart and avoiding unnecessary spending can help you save money in college. Remember these five money saving strategies to stay comfortable without breaking the bank. Buy Used Textbooks. Cut your textbook expenses to a fraction by renting or buying used books in older editions for a fraction of the price.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Though using coupons certainly helps, there are other ways too. If so, you are paying extra money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

But did you know that Pinterest is also a fantastic resource for saving money? Whether you’re spending minutes or hours pinning photos of your favorite meals, outfits or vacation destinations, there is a wealth of money-saving knowledge floating around on those boards. Has it helped you save money? If so, how?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

Good financial planning calls for not only saving money, but also building multiple streams of income for yourself. I’m not sure I have the greatest answer to that, but here are some things we tried that did NOT work out for us – at all. Have you ever done backyard farming to raise money? Were you successful?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Why would they want to save their money to get pennies a year on their principal?

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 4, 2016

I thought I would post 9 ways to save money at Disney World. What is great is you can use these discounts to buy marked-down costumes, toys and more ! Save money when you use the Disney Shuttle : If you are staying at an off-site hotel, check out a shuttle to Disney World- to take you to and from the parks. (can

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

We will probably be renting a car for our vacation this year. This year, though, we are taking our precious grandson with us and the van just isn’t as reliable as it needs to be. I’ve been trying to persuade my hubby to go ahead and get a newer van – we’ve got the money set aside for it, but so far no luck.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

We planned to rent out the property and thought it would rent quite a few days of the year. If we hadn’t sold stocks and mutual funds to come up with the money to close the sale (cash on the table), we wouldn’t have generated a huge capital gain in 2007. Generate an income stream. Property value appreciation.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 29, 2011

If you are thinking of renting a movie this weekend, there is a new Free Blockbuster Express Rental Code -Rent 2 and get the 3rd free. You can use this code: DVDWEEKEND. Blockbuster Express: Rent 2, Get 3rd Free is a post from: For The Mommas - Save Money with Coupons, Freebies, Steals &Deals.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Your home may still be consuming a lot of energy (and therefore costing you money) even when you’re not there. Preparing your home for your departure can reduce its energy consumption, thereby saving you money. Bringing a refillable water bottle on your journeys can save you money and reduce unnecessary waste.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. We look forward all year to our summer vacation, so the last thing that we want to do is stress about the money spent while on our trip. 8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation. Create A Budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well. I wanted a place for our family to gather – adult children and grandchildren along with us. The tax code for second homes used as rental properties is incredibly complex here in the US.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For example, good credit can improve your chances of landing a job or renting an apartment. Your credit history, detailed in your credit report and summarized by credit scores, shows how well you’ve handled borrowed money — and using a credit card responsibly is one of the quickest and easiest ways to build credit.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. My plan is to use this cash first as it will come to term around the same time we will need to make the first college payment. I was leaving money on the table before April and I’m glad I researched for opportunities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2011

Know beforehand if you plan on making money off your real estate via rent or capital gains. Will I make more money off of rent, or more money off of the increase of the value of the land? Areas where a lot of immigrants live are great for making money off of rent.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. I’m not talking about becoming a CPA or a Wall Street guru.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2013

After 7 years of renting it to vacationers on a nightly basis, and using it occasionally ourselves, I have decided to let a local company lease it on a yearly basis. It takes time and money to get to and from your vacation home. It takes time and money to get to and from your vacation home. Money Tips'

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

How to use the Rent vs. Buy Calculator The renting-vs.-buying You’ll need just seven pieces of information to use our Rent vs. Buy Calculator, things you may already know or have been tossing around in your mind: To make things easy, we made a number of assumptions about other typical costs that factor into this calculation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

. ” Jen presents 6 Free Financial Resources & Tools to Improve Your Finances posted at Master the Art of Saving , saying, “If youre interested in monitoring or improving your finances, then you probably dont want to be spending money to do it. Even professional bond market money managers do not beat the bond market.”

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 29, 2020

These 8 easy tips can help you save money on your big day! However, the more specific your vision, the harder it will be to save money. Products that are marketed specifically for weddings are often significantly more expensive than similar products marketed for more general use. Rent or Borrow What You Can. Be Flexible.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

Hank likes to use prepaid debit cards to budget for big purchases and shares How To Use Prepaid Debit Cards To Budget For Big Purchases at Money Q&A. How to Say No When a Sibling Asks for Money. How to Get Out of Unemployment posted at Debt Free Blog. PET Archives. Home Renovation Techniques.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2014

my first job out of college barely paid the rent on a 1 bedroom pad, I had to put those dreams off for a while. The first time I ever got to live that dream was in a home I rented in New Mexico, and since I will be moving back to New Mexico shortly, I believe I will once again be able to do it again. How to Save Money on Water Costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 4, 2012

At some point, your current position just won’t pay out any more money. The typical job has a time for money exchange. If you want more money, you’ll have to work longer hours. The typical job has a time for money exchange. If you want more money, you’ll have to work longer hours. Making Millions with a Job.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you want more information about one of the cities you’ve compared, you can use NerdWallet’s City Life tool for data on local schools and businesses, walkability and demographics — more than basic cost comparisons. Cost of living” is the amount of money you need to sustain a certain lifestyle in a given place.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2013

If you have the temperament to become a landlord, you can purchase the home and then rent it out, earning money each month. Buying a home can provide a safe, stable, and personal space that your family can use as a haven. Will it take away from other things you want to spend your money on? Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 9, 2011

When he was only 13, he made quite a lot of money by simply selling golf balls , stamps, and delivering news papers. He made enough money, in fact, that he was able to purchase a 40 acre plot of land at age 14, which he then rented to the local farmers in the area. Soon, they had 26 pinball machines in shops all over the town.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2018

So, what the best solution that you can use to ease your budget difficulties? This article has gathered a list of four side hustles that both you and your family can get into and make extra money this year. Rent your extra rooms. You can also use Airbnb to rent out your extra rooms to travelers and get extra bucks from that.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 28, 2011

Even though the listed examples are quite different from one another, each of them could be purchased and rented for a profit. Your property may not always be 100% rented, but it can easily be 75% rented. With a large rental house, it’s either 100% rented, or 0% rented. 8-Unit Rental Complex – Benefits.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2012

These books can run anywhere from $100-$300 and you use them for one semester. There are some books that you might want keep afterward for reference, but in all honesty it’s unlikely that you will use them once you’ve graduated from college. Do you use the book other than to read passages out of it in class?

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