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The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now is the time to watch every penny that you spend, so that you can purchase more in the same budget or even better, put that money in emergency funds. Get them from the library where movies are free if you return them on time. We know that times are tough. I mean, really tough. You just need to put them in practice.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

TTMK from Tie the Money Knot presents 5 Ways to Save Money Using Your Local Public Library , and says, “Want to know about a place that offers some incredible bargains – including things that are totally free?” Specifically, how important emergency fund planning was for a couple with a veterinary emergency at their home.”

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well. There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing.

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