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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. 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.

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

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Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. ” 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.

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

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You may as well flush that money down the toilet. 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.