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The 5 Steps to Living Money-Stress Free

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What many do not realize is that, many times, the income they are earning may just be more than enough if they spend some time trimming their expenses and doing some lifestyle changes rather than breaking their backs with work but still failing to spend wisely. Frugality may be just what most of us need. Who Needs a Budget?

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Graduates – Use Summer to Learn How to Avoid College Fail Points

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Talk to any alumni you may know (hint parents, cousins, that kid that went off to college last year) to see what they know about it. Read up on what colleges may offer. Look especially for on campus recruiting and online job portals the college may offer to help place students. Parents feel it is the path to a better life.

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Delayed Gratification: A Strategy to Curb Over-Spending and Secure A Sound Financial Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We need to learn that some things are worth waiting for, especially if it means we can avoid going into debt. Rather than buy these things on credit, set out a savings plan that will see you wait a while but then be able to enjoy them, without the debt that goes with using credit or taking out a loan. I would love to hear your story.

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