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P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? Cheers and have a great weekend. We have a lot going on the next couple months so I am striving to keep this calm approach and find balance the next while. Here are the interesting reads floating around cyberspace this week: Money Management.

January 113
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Delayed Gratification: A Strategy to Curb Over-Spending and Secure A Sound Financial Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not. Over-spending has become a way of life, cheered on by financial institutions and credit card companies, who want us to spend up big so they can earn ever more interest, at our expense.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? Cheers and have a great weekend. A few years ago my credit took a bit of a hit. I wasn’t managing my money very well. One of the things that worked well for me was negotiating with the creditors. We found a system that worked for both of us.

February 113
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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape. Cheers and have a great weekend. Small Steps for Big Change talks about life as a highway and how we each travel differently. How do you travel? I am a go getter. Yes, it’s rare, but if I have one flaw it is that I plan too much.

February 113