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The 5 Steps to Living Money-Stress Free

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many people look instantly at their income as the source of their problems as soon as they are tight on money. Avoiding the unnecessary things like extra trips to the store can help you save on gas or transportation expenses, and limiting the times that you eat out can actually do a lot for your finances. Save For The Future.

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10 Easy Ways to Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since we work so hard for our money, does it not make sense to care for it as best as we can? It is important to know how to manage our money effectively so that we can max out it’s possibilities. Saving money has always been important in our household so we have learned some great tips over the years on how to do just that.

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How to Give to Charity Without Spending Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many of us want to give to charity but it isn’t always possible to give money when you’re struggling financially yourself. Most of us use search engines on a regular basis so this is an easy way to help charities to raise money without donating yourself. If you’re able to give blood, you can make a big difference to someone’s life.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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This is the year that we will control our money and our debt and fear will not control us. I’ll continue to offer additional money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, but I have some new themes that I will be starting next week. How We Saved. Choose Thrift First Challenge. How We Live.

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What Buddhism Teaches Us About Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The teachings of the Buddha have evolved over time to become a practical guide for living a full and rewarding life. I am not too interested in the religious aspect of it but more the daily living practices on being calm, grateful, at peace, and how I can live a better life. The pursuit of money, property, fame, popularity etc.

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Staying Positive in a Bad Situation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

No matter how bleak your money matters might seem in the moment it will get better. Life is made up of small moments and each moment gives you the choice to see the good or the bad. Isn’t it worth being a little cliché to have a better life? Related posts: Staying Healthy Saves You Money.

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Reasons to Give to Adult Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of us strive to provide a better life for our children. Some of us scrimp and save for years to send them through a university. You want to see how they handle money before you die and leave it all to them. Gifting should always be done with the idea that you no longer control the money in the gift.

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