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How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. The first thing that you have to do is look at thrift stores in a new light. If you are looking for ways to cut costs in your household, you should take the time to check out some of the thrift stores in your area.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When we bought our last car, we did end up buying new. We looked at some used cars, but with dealer incentives for new, and the time of year we bought (toward the end of the month in November), it ended up being cheaper to get the new car. What do you think? What items do you prefer to buy used? What do you buy new? Go Frugal'

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Money Matters - How to Build Healthy Financial Habits and Prevent Future Debt

Motherhood Moments

Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. So, when “unpleasant surprises” arise, like a car repair or medical bill, you’re confident that you have enough money set aside to cover these. Rather, it's about making choices that align with your values.

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

I”m not at all, zero percent, truly never tempted by cars. For example, we’re very accustomed to buying anything we can second-hand at thrift stores, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace. We enjoy the time together so much, it’s a very worthwhile splurge for us! What are you not remotely tempted to splurge on?

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4 Ways to Save Money as a New Mom

Couponing 101

If medical bills aren’t enough, you’ll have to worry about strollers, car seats, changing tables, cribs, clothes… it may seem like the expenses never end. For instance, car seats have expiration dates. Plus, some recalled car seats might slip through into thrift stores.

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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In order to fit in, you might want to dress the same way your co workers dress or drive a similar quality car or send the kids to that upscale private school. As teenagers, we may be madly saving up for a car. Once baby comes, we might become major spenders on toys, a new home, a bigger car and more. Temperament. Time of life.

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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

Saving Cents With Sense

Although some college campuses are much more pedestrian-friendly than others, going to school sans car is the easiest way to save tons of money every year, emphasizes the Treasurer of Franklin County, Ohio. Turn to public transit or rides from your car-wielding buddies for longer-distance trips that won’t cut it on foot.

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