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10 Easy Ways to Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Here are 10 quick tricks you can use to start maximizing your money and saving more. The internet works great for things like insurance management, loan and finance management, as well as goods for the home.

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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. Path to the cessation of suffering.

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Reasons to Give to Adult Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You want your children to have a head start in life. 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. Well, that didn’t happen in our case. Third, our children were well into their thirties when we started the program.

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One Year In:  Our Experience Sponsoring a Child In Africa

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I researched the company as well as several other companies that sponsor children, and I was impressed with World Vision. Honestly, we probably jumped the gun on sponsorship because we’re still paying down my husband’s student loans, saving for a house, and building our income now that my husband completed his Ph.D.

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Top 5 Must Know Negotiation Tips To Get Anything You Want

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In case your expectations don’t happen as you wanted, you must know what else you can offer to save the situation in going to your favor. Also, if the other party needs some time to think as well, don’t rush them. The more thought that is put into the process, the more likely the results will be better and in your favor.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

Family Balance Sheet

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. I started the Debt Free Stories interview series back in September and it has been really well received. How We Saved. My Themes for 2015: 1. How We Live.

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Financial Lessons from the Movies – The Unsinkable Molly Brown

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Accumulated savings and income streams have to be protected. Molly sees money as the road to a better life. Just because you are trying to improve your financial situation doesn’t mean that everyone around you is as well. Not everyone is motivated by money. Don’t despair over temporary setbacks.

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