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7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

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I''ll spend a weekend or two before the sale to go through closets, cupboards and drawers deciphering if this is the year that I don''t need that oval baking dish or that long sleeved blouse I haven''t worn since 2007. An example of our ad placed on Craisglist: Willis Pointe Community Yard Sale, Sat. Don''t mark it at your firm price.

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How to Take a Frugal (or Free) Vacation or Trip

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have not been on an airplane in 6 years; I gave up flying in 2007 and now travel solely by Amtrak train or by car. For example, I bought an Eddie Bauer down winter parka for $249 through the portal and earned a whopping 1498 points for doing so. They paid 6 points per dollar for my purchase! Travel Tips'

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Psychological Tips for Successful Stock Investing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although we have multitudes of new and better tools to track and analyze, I still find this to be true. Even if you were taught to find a good stock and hold onto it, you should still review it’s stature and be ready and willing to dump it or buy more as the situation warrants. Conventional Investment Wisdom Can Lead You Astray.