Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you’re not sure what kind of business you want to run, use these lists to get the wheels turning: A strong business plan can help you prepare for every aspect of your business. Choose a business structure The legal structure of your business can affect everything from your taxes to what you’re liable for.

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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. using what they already have. using what they already have. When you do, go on tax free day.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Our personal finances obviously require attention all year long. Of course, there are some tasks that are dictated by others, such as when we must pay taxes or submit certain information to government entities. Clean out and organize paper files for personal finances. Update business records.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Iowa lands near the middle of the pack tax-wise. 23 for property taxes and No. 22 for state and local sales tax. Iowa also doesn’t tax Social Security benefits , and Iowans age 55 and older are exempt from paying state taxes on retirement income for tax year 2023. The state ranks No. 31 for cost of living.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. You will learn exactly what settings, plugins, and themes he uses. There were 50 submissions this week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 11, 2012

Basic Investment Strategies Here are some of the basic investment strategies that people use: Use the growth strategy where you buy stocks in a company that has great potential for growth. One of the best ways to invest for your retirement is taking advantage of the tax incentives of retirement accounts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Quick lesson on taxes. Do You Need Travel Insurance – [link] We used to get it but now we opt out and just use what we get from our employer #. The Anatomy Of What A Speeding Ticket Really Costs You [link] I used to get more of these than I would have liked. New to investing? Better now #. link] Crazy stories #.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While I was still helping my husband from home with his business, I felt like I wasn’t contributing to our finances and that drove me crazy. But chapter 17 helped me realize that I could contribute substantially to our finances–just in a different way. No surprise there; I write a blog about family life and finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. He discusses income beneficiaries, remainder beneficiaries and provides and example of the use of a dynasty trust.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Since my blog is set up as a business, I could deduct the expense – or at least depreciate the asset over time – reducing my taxes. So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! On their personal finance site, US News suggested that some kids get games they don’t want and can’t be returned.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

And one of the best ways to do it is to use a 529 plan.&#. Kristia presents Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up posted at Family Balance Sheet , saying, “You don’t have to be an extreme couponer to save money on groceries.&#. FIRE Getters presents Top 5 Ways To Trim Our Grocery Bills!

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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. It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information. We get some answers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2011

As usual there were a ton of great reads floating around the blogosphere written by my pals in the Yakezie network as well as some other personal finance bloggers. Our friends over at Cheapism share with us 81 ways we can make the best use of our money. We have all three and have been using them for years.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Business and Personal Finances – $57.50. Gear up for tax season and organize your finances. Use Quicken to create a budget. This 50% off discount drops the prices of the various software versions to the following prices: Quicken Starter – $20. Deluxe – $37.50. Premier – $52.50.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

Little House in the Valley tells us how we can save money by partnering with our neighbours. My hubby and I often borrow yard equipment that we use once in a while from my parents. Barbara Friedberg gives us a list of 25 cheap ways to have fun. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Wayne presents Unexpected Costs of Pet Ownership posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Pet ownership can be quite expensive. If you are considering getting a new pet, make sure to consider these costs. ” A Blinkin presents Should I Buy A House? .” Income MMD presents What Did You Learn From Working as a Teenager?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Sweating the Big Stuff tells us about 5 people that can save us money, time and stress. The Wisdom Journal tells us how we can avoid 57 tax mistakes. We personally use Quicken and we find it works great for reviewing our finances. I wanted to use my money for other things. Who are they?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

The other is to find out what your ‘money personality’ is by rating your money use, acquisition and management tenancies as one of three states: Acquisition: Avoidant Secure Insatiable. Use: Miser Secure Compulsive overspender. Then tell each other your stories. Management : Micromanager Secure Chaotic.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I knew his determination and focus was something to remember, but I never thought of it in relation to finances. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top. I have used this tactic in the past and it really does work. We need to use credit to have a good score. Congrats!!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. He just turned 50 this week. Going Green.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

By using these guidelines to standardize how you track and interpret accounting data, you can accurately compare financials from different time periods and gain a clear understanding of your business’s health. Whichever you use, it’s important to understand the basics — even if you have small-business accounting software.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Attach a note that reads “Sorry, I can’t be there in person, but think of me and do the following: close your eyes and place the candy between your lips. Morse Code kiss : Using a Morse code chart, use long and short kisses to spell out a message to your loved one and try to have them decipher it. Managing Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I used to worry about what would happen to my kids if my spouse decided to move on. Will they squander it or use it wisely? If you plan to donate it, will the organization use it for the purpose you intended, or spend it on perks for their employees? How can you best protect it from evaporating into the tax systems?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage. Finally, use technology. To save water, don’t use as much. Other obvious measures include turning the sink off when you’re not using it, washing only full loads of laundry or dishes, and reducing lawn irrigation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: David Bakke enjoys living frugally in Atlanta and frequently shares his best financial tips and experiences on Money Crashers , an online resource ranked as one of the top personal finance blogs online. I spent a lot of time scouring the newspapers and seldom yielded any coupons that I could use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Use the below as a guideline only. Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. We used real coins and Monopoly bills and their toys as store merchandise. It certainly isn’t an exhaustive list!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Bucksome Boomer shares with us 9 tips for tax time that will save us from forming those wrinkles. We e-file our taxes and having the previous year’s return to reference is very helpful at speeding up the process. Saving Money Today clears up for us the difference between defined benefit and defined contribution.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Author Bio: Most other Bloggers in the field of Personal Finance discuss their “Goal of obtaining one million dollars” or their “journey to financial independence and freedom.” Join us on our journey at www.brokeprofessionals.com. However, there are many other things I am quite capable of doing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. Why not use your dividends to pay your expenses?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

This is not something I want to see, so today I have a few videos for you that will dispell credit card myths, teach you how to use them properly, how to keep them safe, and how to make sure you should be getting credit in the first place. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Read away my friends.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Alan and I, by choice, bought land in an area with low property taxes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

” CCS presents Savvy Credit Card Use: Track Your Spending posted at Credit Card Smarts , saying, “A big key to using your credit card wisely is tracking your credit card spending. Thanks to NCR, using your smartphone to make withdrawals at an ATM is on the horizon. Se how you can do this any why you need to.

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