Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Attention, personal finance readers and gurus! You think you know the difference between a need and a want – right? Really, are you sure ? Why do we care about want vs. need? Most financial literacy courses and parents in the know believe that teaching the difference between something you need and something you want is key in being able to control spending and thrive financially.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are living with a tight budget. You might need to be a bit more creative than just booking into a 5-star resort or buying expensive tickets to the latest show but it is possible to find budget activities. While everyone’s idea of fun varies, try these 5 great ways to have fun on a budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Question for you: Are you a smoker? Did you used to smoke? Do you know someone who smokes or has smoked? Chances are you answered yes to this question. We have all been affected by smoking in one way or another. I personally can’t stand smoking. I don’t like the smell nor what it can do to someone’s health. I work in the cancer field so I have seen the damage it can do.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

I don’t know about you guys, but I’m a music junkie. My job requires me to spend an average of over an hour a day on the road, a drive that would be pretty boring without my trusty iPod to keep me company. If I’m not watching something on TV, music is usually playing in the background at my house. In fact, I’ve got iTunes on shuffle as I type this.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Bankruptcy – a word that never fails to give anyone the chills. Declaring bankruptcy yourself can be one of the hardest things anyone will have to go through, but this can also be just as difficult if the company that you’ve invested money in is going bust. If a company does declare bankruptcy, what happens to your stock? What Happens If a Company Goes Bankrupt?

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