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Maybe I Should Save Money and Blog Less?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, the important-sounding “service engine soon” light, which invokes the imagery of an exploding car engine (but can be triggered simply by screwing the gas tank cap on wrong). Being an economics-educated accounting nerd, I couldn’t make a decision without a cost-benefit analysis. It’s tempting to ignore. is too optimistic.

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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

More and more people are opting for smaller, more economical cars to reduce running costs as well greenhouse gas emissions. I hope this article has started you thinking about how you can save money by downsizing. Folk are becoming more realistic and rejecting the out-dated belief that a large car indicates success.

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

.&#. Kristia presents Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up posted at Family Balance Sheet , saying, “You don’t have to be an extreme couponer to save money on groceries.&#. Rosa Wilson presents Change of Address: 10 Reasons Your Gas Bill is So High posted at Change of Address.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

This would also go under “what single action has saved the most money over your life” During my “study” of The Tightwad Gazette I saw a short article about giving home haircuts. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! Try things!

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Ethical Investing and Shareholder Rights – What You Should Know

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So this article focuses on shareholder voting rights. 9) For the board to prepare a report, at reasonable cost and omitting confidential information, discussing possible long term risks to the company due to environmental, social, and economic challenges associated with the oil sands.

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How I’m Inherently Frugal

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Once you factor in a meal, drinks, tips, tickets or entry fees, cab or gas money, and “the right outfit” (after all, you have to look your best!), On the other hand, it is pretty economical to stay home, cook a nice meal, enjoy a bottle of wine, and watch a movie from the comfort of your own home. Going out is expensive.

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