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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. And if you’re not paying your bill in full every month, you’re paying a lot of extra money in interest. If you know there’s a birthday coming up, you’ll have time to make a gift in advance instead of last minute.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill. Here are some items you can find at a steep discount: Bucksome Boomer: 6 Reasons Not to Have a Garage Sale – A garage sale isn’t the most productive way to get rid of your unused items, and you have other, better options to use to get your home organized.