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Want to Save Money? Work with What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Almost always, working with the vehicle you have rather than buying a brand new one makes more economical sense and is better for the environment. Kiplinger’s argues, “In the absence of a gigantic repair bill–you need a new engine, for example–an old car is almost always cheaper to own than a new one.”

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They start to recognize money and to be able to tell the difference between different coins and bills (but probably won’t be able to understand that the coins have different monetary values). We used real coins and Monopoly bills and their toys as store merchandise. Buying gasoline. Make change.

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