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Save Money with Geothermal Heat

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In Canada, the average for the entire, complete system is between $24,464 and $31,544 for a 2000 square foot house. While this may seem like a big initial investment, the cost is easily paid back by the 70% energy bill savings. They degrade over time and they don’t save you that much money. What’s not to like?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Personally, I think a starter fund should be $2000-$3000. You will be so thankful later.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Personally, I think a starter fund should be $2000-$3000. Dinner time is stressful.

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When Buy & Hold Works and When It Doesn’t

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In a secular bull market, it is beneficial for the average, part time investor to buy and hold. Part time investors are often forced to liquidate their investments when they get fired from their job (use the money from their investments to put food on the table). Buy and hold works if you have a safe job.

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Our 2017 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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We also worked diligently to nurture our small business (our bread and butter) while my husband picked up a part-time job as a swim coach, one of his passions. At that time, I couldn’t cash flow the office budget, home budget, our loans, and retirement savings. And I continued to build this website.

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