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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Buying automobiles, electronics, furniture, and home appliances second hand is easier than ever with the rise of online auction sites. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist. Air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, and other home appliances can be real money savers for a homeowner.

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How We Saved in April 2017

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Upon more online research, my husband felt the new repair would be beyond his ability, so we started looking on Craigslist. We found a guy who buys appliances from bank foreclosures and resells them. The machine worked for a week before a new problem arose. Machines have improved tremendously in 17 years.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can make it fun for you kids by running a household scavenger hunt in which you reward you children for finding household items to donate, such as clothes, toys, books, old appliances, and canned goods.

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many appliances are still using 10-15% power when in standby, so if you are not using it unplug it. With eBay, Craigslist, Amazon, Gum Tree and more similar sites, if you look around you are more than likely able to find exactly what you need for much less. Reducing electricity/gas and water usage.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” Jason presents Why We Didn’t Sell Our Car on Craigslist posted at Work Save Live , saying, “Last week I detailed why we considered buying a car through CarMax, and I wanted to do a follow-up on a service of theirs that we actually used. .” Furniture and major appliances are expensive.

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