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Scarcity – The Good and the Bad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Consider all the things that used to be scarce (or expensive), but no longer are. Food production in the United States has steadily increased as farmers used more and better equipment and materials to coax better yields from their fields. Hot and cold running water are fairly ubiquitous for most of us. Why is scarcity bad?

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Eco-A Listers: Celebrities That Have Gone Green

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

People often look to celebrities, good or bad, for examples to pattern their own lives after. There are quite a few celebrities who have used their visibility to support good causes, like going green. DMB fans will also find that the band sponsors carpooling to their shows, to cut down on the gas used to see them. Daryl Hannah.

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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

Family Balance Sheet

Our personal bank has statements online all the way back to 2006. For other receipts from a credit card for example, groceries or gas, keep until you get your next statement to look for any errors. I use a small accordion file with 12 monthly files for credit card receipts. Retirement/ Savings/Brokerage Statements -.