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Introducing the 2013 Christmas Savings Club

Family Balance Sheet

Another Christmas has passed by and while the memory of the Christmas shopping and spending is still lingering in my head, I've come up with a plan for all of us to start saving for 2013. a "I don't have to worry, because I've saved money" Christmas. That is the number that you want to save each month between now and November 25, 2013.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Why would they want to save their money to get pennies a year on their principal?

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? As a teenager, I saved quite a bit of the money I earned babysitting and working in a dining hall. I liked seeing money accumulate and grow, and that has continued into adulthood! What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? for anyone curious ?

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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Start with these 7 simple ways to go green in 2013, and stick with them, and you will not only find yourself living more sustainably, but you will also feel energized to tackle some of the bigger behavioral changes next year: 1. It saves them money, as well as saving the planet! Bring Your Own Grocery Bags. Look for Used First.

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My Coffee Pot Ate My Money: A Tale of Product Failure and Liability

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you spend your hard earned money on something, you expect it to work as advertised when used as instructed by the manufacturer. Here are a few examples of when failing products can cost you money. How could this possibly cost you money? When Bayer has to pay out millions, where will they make up that money?

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Post 13 for Christmas – Our top 3 money-saving tips in 2013

Discount Coder UK

I thought it’d be cool at this stage to take a look at the top 3 best money-saving tips for 2013, a retrospective review of the winners. Discounts & Tips frugal tips money saving tips'

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How to Save Money at Silver Dollar City

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As of 2013, there were no bag searches to deal with at the park entrance. Save your food money for a special treat – like real ice cream or kettle corn. How did you save money? Find or buy re-fillable soda cups for the park. Pack a lunch and stake out a bench or two to eat in the park. Avoid the souvenirs. Exploring a New Town.