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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. .” Do you buy used?

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

How did you become interesting in saving money? I think I first got interested in money by … not having any! so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. Once I started working and did have more money (although, as a teacher, especially at a private Christian school, never all that much!),

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How to Save Money on Baby Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’re thrifty and willing to compromise, there’s no need to blow the budget when your new arrival joins the family. Here are some tips on how to save money on baby items. Second hand isn’t necessarily inferior. This can save you having to buy a lot of the basics and you can concentrate on filling in the gaps.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

Family Balance Sheet

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. Weekly Meals on a Budget. Lisa Lightner @ A Day In Our Shoes.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills.

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How to Save Money on Men’s Business Apparel Without Sacrificing Style

Saving Cents With Sense

There must be way to dress for business on a budget without looking cheap or sacrificing a personal style. Buy in the Off Season. It makes sense to buy summer clothes in summer, right? Buy second-hand. Guest Post Bio: Ted Corbitt writes about money saving fashion tips and other men’s fashion topics.