Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

Before you get ready to shove those kids of yours out of the nest, here are what I consider to be (based on my experience as a person, a Mom, and a Grandma) the most important things you (or someone) should teach them about personal finance. Neither would you want the bank or institution to rip you off.

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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 I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 6, 2012

We have all heard that age old adage “save your pennies for a rainy day,” but many of us never do it. Saving money can be a bit of a difficult challenge, especially if you are in a household that lives paycheck to paycheck like so many do. Many people think that it is too hard to put money away.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

With gas prices still high and inflation putting pressure on people’s budgets, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its editors’ picks for 2023’s Best Gas Credit Cards to help drivers save money, along with a new survey to gauge consumer sentiment. Best Gas Rewards Credit Card: The U.S.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

6 percent of households in the United States are unbanked or underbanked and, so have missed opportunities for savings, lending, and basic financial services ( according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation). According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6

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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. Even professional bond market money managers do not beat the bond market.” Here are several of them and the best way to avoid them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that will run every Tuesday for the next few weeks where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. The entire series can be found under Money Tips. Save for emergencies…big emergencies. No related posts.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Canadian Finance Blog hosted the Canadian Finance Carnival #76 and included the guest post Staying Positive in a Bad Situation as did Thirty Six Months who hosted Carnival of Financial Camaraderie – Rain Man Edition. Girls Just Wanna Have Funds included Nelson’s post, Saving Money on Las Vegas in the Carnival of Personal Finance #351.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

As I prepared to hold a Money Camp for my young grandchildren last year, I researched various educational standards to review what kids can learn at various ages. They start to notice that you can trade toys, or trade money for stuff (like a ride on the grocery store pony or candy at the checkout aisle). Make change. Food Related.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Regina Lewis is one of the nation’s leading personal finance commentators known for well-researched, practical and actionable advice. Regina’s bottom-line: help consumers save time and money. Lewis and Bank of America have put together some holiday shopping tips to help us save money this holiday season!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Paul Vachon presents Frugal Living Made Easy posted at The Frugal Toad , saying, “Frugal living is all about making informed and deliberate choices in how to spend money. Without insurance, this could literally break the bank for many people. Not so today.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

People across the country are reining in their spending and pinching pennies in a concerted effort to save more money. While some families are doing this while living comfortably, others are forced to make spending cuts just to survive until the next paycheck hits the bank. How to Save Money on Food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

posted at Money Talks Coaching , saying, “Money and marriage. Savvy Scot controversially talks about how to spend money and what so many financial bloggers are doing wrong! Maria presents Politics and economy in the Eurozone part 1 posted at The Money Principle , saying, “The people have spoken in France and Greece.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 23, 2014

If you have a smartphone or tablet, there are a wealth of money-saving app available to help you be a smarter shopper and get the biggest bang for your buck. Besides games for my kids, money-saving apps are the majority of the apps I have on my phone. I love how easy they are to use and save while on-the-go.

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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. My University Money: Should I Pursue a Co-op Education? There were 56 submissions this week.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Waterparks are a great summer attraction, but by the time you add in the cost of admission, parking, and meals, you end up spending a lot of money. Take Day Trips.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. A personal loan is money borrowed from a lender that can be used for nearly any purpose. Once you’re approved, the lender will disburse money into your bank account.

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freestuff.tv

MAY 18, 2011

Yet, despite knowing this, most Americans love to hate a budget and lack the basic money management skill that can help them get back their pending accounts in control. Here are some secret tips in creating a budget that can rejuvenate your personal finances and become debt free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Managing Money. How to Save Money shares with us how we can keep our finances safe when buying items online. Sweating the Big Stuff tells us about 5 people that can save us money, time and stress. GenY Wealth asks what’s the purpose of pursuing money ? We save money and still look great.

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For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2012

Rather than finding yourself in a position where you’re relying on credit cards for these expenses – and then wasting your hard-earned money on paying off those cards in the following months – try creating separate sinking funds instead. If there’s no extra money in your budget, there’s still hope, though. Bank Your Savings.

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For the Mommas

JULY 23, 2012

Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. TD Bank : Read 10 Books & Earn $10.00. This is a limited time offer, so get in quick! What does Credit Sesame do?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Managing Money. Bucksome Boomer shares with us 9 tips for tax time that will save us from forming those wrinkles. Saving Money Today clears up for us the difference between defined benefit and defined contribution. Five Cent Nicke l shares with us the top ten web-based money management tools there are out there.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

It was getting to the point that as soon as I got paid, covered my monthly bills and made the required debt repayments my bank account was back to zero again. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. Debt Negotiation – I started to wonder whether the money I owed was “fixed” or not.

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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. I explored this by reading some of the best financial books out there that tackle the psychological issues in which people use money in unhealthy ways.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. Here’s an explanation of how we make money. Bankrate logo How we make money You have money questions.

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