Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Heidi at Personal Finance Journey has a great post about eating well but saving more –it can be done! Simple Finance Blog can help you decide which insurance is best for you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2014

In the personal finance world, it’s common to focus on all the small ways you can save money each day. However, cutting these simple pleasures from your life doesn’t have to be the answer you’re looking for when it comes to your finances. The idea is that small savings add up over time.

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Saving Money Money Insurance Transportation 195

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The simple truth is that not many people have enough money saved up to buy a car. That’s why a vast majority of us go the financing route. It’s quite simple. Increase Your Income If you are going to learn how to save extra money for a car, you might as well teach yourself how to earn more money for the expense.

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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. Use your card for the other purchases you make as well. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. using tax free days.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2011

Sustainable Personal Finance. Jeff always shares personal experiences about why he is doing what he is doing. With every tip their is a personal connection to his own life. He also blogs about multiple topics, not just personal finance, which gives his blog an added appeal. Canadian Finance Blog.

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Personal Finance Finance Green Debt 138

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We thought we were doing really well. He makes it really simple and you should Google it if you haven’t heard of his steps. Well, you know how that ends…someday, we’ll travel extensively. .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow. Healthy Personal Lifestyle Choices Physical and mental health obviously play an important role in our overall well-being and outlook on life. Recycling is a simple and obvious practice that children can easily understand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Even if all you grow are ingredients for a nightly salad, you could save big over the course of a month by not having to buy those simple veggies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Five Simple Ways to Love the Earth [link] We should all try to do our part. #. RT @ wellheeledblog Carnival of Personal Finance: Cupid Edition | Well Heeled Blog [link] #. Festival of Frugality # 268 – Cheapskate Jake Edition – February 15th, 2011 – My Personal Finance J. Modest I say #.

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Personal Finance Green And Frugal Taxes Finance 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Well, I don’t know about you but this week has felt very long and tiring. My husband and I did when we got married and it works well for us. I do know others though that haven’t and they seem to be doing well too. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years.

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January Personal Finance Green And Frugal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

Here are some simple ideas of small choices that can mean big gains. This simple scenario shows that small things can build to significant gains. See how simple finances are when you have that budget…….and Keeping it Simple: Strategies for Financial Security We often seem to complicate things, don’t we?

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Debt Budgeting Budget Finance 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. Well break down some of the ways to keep your data safe, and tell you what your liability is if your identity is stolen. ” Managing Debt. You probably dont.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Attention, personal finance readers and gurus! Each morning, she pumped the well pump to fill a bucket with water to use for washing hands, drinking and cooking that day. Water was drawn from the well. You think you know the difference between a need and a want – right? Really, are you sure ? She lived on a farm.

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Plumbing Grandmother Food and Drink Gasoline 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2012

The basis of any slow and steady financial plan is the household budget; in fact, a good budget is really like a plan for your current finances as well as for a secure financial future. So, what kind of pace do you have when it comes to finances? This book, as well as others he has. It will be your most helpful tool.

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Finance Budgeting Budget Money 188

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. If you’re looking for no-exam life insurance, Ethos life insurance may be a good fit as well, since many of its policies may be issued without a medical examination. Estate plan: Ethos offers online estate planning tools for $449.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Well, we made it and here are some of the surprising things I found out about having a few millions. Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. Gone were the days of having one bank account and only having to keep very simple records. You still want to do your best at work.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

When you plan your vacation equipped with the right knowledge and a few well-placed clicks, you can afford to LEAVE and actually GO on a vacation. So, the simple solution is to take a weekend vacation. These days, if you spend any time on most personal finance blogs, one of the author's main goals in life. Here’s how.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with the result that it all seems too hard. The simple fact is, taking small, simple spending and saving actions, especially early in your working life, can make a huge difference to financial security during your working years and into retirement.

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Simple Finance Budgeting Budget 221

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Each year I try to help my kids teach their kids about personal finance. We have a week long Grandma Money Camp during which we have activities, games, books, movies and lessons about things related to personal finance. As it turns out, the ingredients are pretty inexpensive and the instructions pretty simple.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Frank presents Passively Managed Funds posted at Individual Investor Strategies , saying, “Short-term mutual fund trading is a zero sum game played against other very well informed mutual fund traders and other securities market traders. I explain how to get started by purchasing the minimum amount of shares or dollars.

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). Also, my spouse and I are both buy and hold investors, so the selling part didn’t clique well with us. philosophy (Keep it simple, stupid). My copy has a copyright date of 2008. What is the best way to invest?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. A pretty simple tactic, but it works.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 147

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2011

Author Bio: Sustainable PF writes with his wife, Mrs. SPF out of Ontario, Canada, at Sustainable Personal Finance where they discuss and explore the fine balance between their personal financial goals and their lifestyle and beliefs regarding sustainable living. A pretty simple tactic, but it works.

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Food and Drink Re-use Home Drinks 133

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

You might even find yourself wondering, “well, they don’t know my circumstances”, or “they can’t have it that bad,” or “their life must be so much easier than mine.” Deacon, from Well Kept Wallet , says, you need to map out a step by step plan to make your goals happen. Make it visual.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2011

Well yesterday, my book finished half way through the walk so I decided to turn on some tunes. Well let me tell you, I was grooving out. Personal Finance by the Book shares with us the nuts and bolts of budgeting and how we can be best equipped to manage our money better. Usually when I walk home, I listen to a book.

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January Emergency Fund Personal Finance Finance 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

We all know that one of the best personal finance strategies is to have a budget and you’ve probably tried to create one at some time. It’s really important to understand some of the common pitfalls that can affect how well your budget works. Identify The Common Pitfalls. Credit Cards. So, how do you do with your budget?

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Budgeting Budget Credit Cards Transportation 222

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. Well, my cleaning business grew very, very fast and I was making multiple six figures by the end of the second year. How much debt did you pay off?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Here in the UK gurus like Dave Ramsey or Suze Orman aren’t too well-known. Personally I believe that getting out of debt is as much about psychology as it is about systems and processes. Learn to Enjoy The Simple Pleasures in Life – Many of us are busier than ever before. It wasn’t fun, but it was necessary.

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