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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This got me thinking some more about how to save money by downsizing. My fuel costs have almost halved with my nifty little new car, I have saved hundreds of dollars on insurance and it is a breeze to park! Downsizing my vehicle certainly has saved me money and will continue to do so for as long as I have the car.

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4 Tips To Starting Your Financial Plan

Saving Cents With Sense

Most people want to get out of debt, while others want to save for their children’s college educations or a new home. Let’s say one of your goals is to improve your credit rating quickly to get a better rate on a 30-year mortgage, and you’re carrying two credit cards with balances. All rights reserved.

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Credit card balances. Yes, credit cards were available. According to Credit Cards.com the Diner’s Club Card was the first of the modern style credit cards to be used and it was available starting in 1950. Many new homes now have 4. We have three. Lots of us apparently do nowadays.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #241 – June 15, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” 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. Financial Planning Odysseas presents Forget Your ATM Card? Not so today.

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