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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. Paying for prepared meals is convenient and tasty, but it’s also more expensive and usually less healthy. Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

My biggest financial regret is the amount of money we spent on restaurant meals from the time we were married and both working full time to when we had kids. The hardest part of being frugal for me is resisting the appeal of a good restaurant meal. I track expenses, monitor our budget and handle all of our investments.