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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, guess what; you can. 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. You can live a much greener life by adopting a couple of green living ideas and adding them to your shopping habits.

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How We Saved in April 2017

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I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. 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.

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Being Environmentally Friendly Saves Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. 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. Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow. Healthy Personal Lifestyle Choices Physical and mental health obviously play an important role in our overall well-being and outlook on life. – it’s now important to keep a positive outlook more than ever.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Frank presents Passively Managed Funds posted at Individual Investor Strategies , saying, “Short-term mutual fund trading is a zero sum game played against other very well informed mutual fund traders and other securities market traders. Furniture and major appliances are expensive.

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