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Money tips from Mom

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Mom was a teacher by trade and she taught me some of her money-isms. Here are money tips from my Greatest Generation Era Mom. My grown son and his wife accompanied us on a day trip several years ago. Bank the money you save into your savings account to legitimately call it saving.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

If you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’ve got you covered! Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’re looking for ways to save money on a tight budget, we’re here to help! It’s October, and Christmas is in three months, so we need money quickly!

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What Has Your Money Done for You Lately?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our son is 29 and biological. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Financial Lessons for Kids that Actually Worked

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, even so, we did manage to raise our sons to be financially capable adults. And they will see that you put money aside in savings. Encourage them to save. If they never get to manage the money they save, it is meaningless. Point out how compound interest is making savings grow.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

I have many ways for you to start saving, including couponing, but before you become overwhelmed with the idea, here are 10 tips that are simple, easy and will make you one savvy shopper in 2014, so you can start saving more. 10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014. Pay yourself first with a savings account.

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Five Home Renovation Savings Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. My son had a tile cutter which he loaned to me. Related posts: 10 Money Saving Tips for Your Home. The How-To of Savings. Should You Have More Than One Savings Account? Plan ahead. Want to redo your kitchen? Garage or estate sales.