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How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Leave out cable television and satellite television. Clothes are a necessity. Designer name brand clothing is a luxury. Monthly clothing costs would include any pants, shirts, dresses, shoes, and outfits that are needed for you, your spouse, or your kids. This portion of the budget would be a big fat zero.

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. ” Yes, they have 19 children, but I’m guessing they make a fair amount of money from their television show. Mixer I would love to buy a Kitchen Aid mixer, but that’s not yet in the budget. I saved hundreds of dollars this way.

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Find out How Chris & His Wife Paid off $52,000 in 7 Months

Family Balance Sheet

She’s a television news anchor, I’m a firefighter, and together we made great money. It wasn’t me telling her we are going to get out of debt, or her telling me it wasn’t in the budget. No more shopping, no more random Target trips, no more Home Depot weekends, and no more cable television.

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Work Harder, Then Work Smarter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you own a television? If the answer is ‘yes’, then you can find more time for a part-time job (because I know you’re watching that television at least once a week). Related posts: Make Your Budget Work with 9 Key Steps. Please ask questions about the passive income plan outlined above.

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7 Ways to Go Green for Under $7.00

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Already swapped out paper towels for cloth rags? Put Electronics on a Power Strip – Your cable box, stereo, television, microwave, and cellphone charger are constantly drawing energy from the wall whether you are using them or not. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales. What is Green Energy?

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How to Drastically Reduce the Amount of Money You Spend Each Month

For the Mommas

Most of us view those “big” expenses, such as a replacement television or a remodeling job on our home, as what can set us back financially. It’s not just moms on a budget who create specific money goals. Any mom knows that kids get sick of toys and grow out of clothes pretty darn quickly.

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

My micro-goals for achieving this are layered and consist of a series of tasks such as bringing the extra television downstairs to replace the old one in the nook. My micro-goals for achieving this are layered and consist of a series of tasks such as bringing the extra television downstairs to replace the old one in the nook.

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