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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I own a blog and some other websites and have been wanting a new camera to take pictures and videos for them. Since my blog is set up as a business, I could deduct the expense – or at least depreciate the asset over time – reducing my taxes. Look on Craigs list and in local consignment shops for nearly new exercise equipment.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. I truly am not opposed to shopping at retail stores, but I regularly find what I need for myself and my daughters at thrift stores and spend a fraction of the price. 25 – Start a blog. I found this post very helpful.

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The Final Day of 31 Days to Find $1000 ~ How Did You Do?

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We got rid of clutter by selling some stuff and returning unused purchases, we were able to reduce our spending by $100 during the month by being more deliberate with our money and I met some new blogging friends who were also participating in the challenge. Day 16: Shop Thrift or Consignment Stores. Not too bad!

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