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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Does the cost of a four year college or university degree scare you? We all have been taught that a college degree is the path to the good life, but is it still – when students are emerging with heavy debt and little chance of a lucrative job? It seems I started a trend! Are you afraid to go, and yet afraid not to go?

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’m 47, married, and living amongst the cornfields in a college town in the Midwest U.S. As our family and household income grew, my husband and I made it a goal to put more money aside for emergencies, retirement, college, home improvements, etc. The easiest part of being frugal for me is being completely uninterested in trends.

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Enriching Education: Study Reveals Crisis of Confidence in American Education

Motherhood Moments

Educators, parents, and policymakers would do well to understand these trends, all of which point to a desire on the part of the public to fundamentally rethink American education in favor of personalized curricula, practical skills, and subject mastery and away from standardized testing, college prep, and a one-size fits all model.

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Magazine Deals: Shape , Kiplingers & Motor Trend

For the Mommas

Each issue includes intelligent reporting on investments, taxes, insurance, paying for college, planning for retirement, home ownership, major purchases such as cars and computers and other personal finance topics. Today only, subscribe to Motor Trend Magazine for only $3.99 Motor Trend is the complete automotive magazine.

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Shopping Round-Up: The Fall Shift Dress

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Arguably one of the best trends this fall is the same dress style that we’ve been wearing all our lives. You no doubt have one (or a few) in your wardrobe, but the good news is that the super versatile shift is right on-trend this season, so not only will you be comfortable but you’ll also be in style.

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Healthy Habits: The Push for Plant-Based Food in Hospitals

Motherhood Moments

According to The American College of Cardiology, hospitalization can be a “teachable moment.” “By Search data from Google Trends shows a worldwide increase in the interest in veganism from 2004 to 2022. American College of Cardiology, 2017. How prevalent is choosing a plant-based diet?

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Your Diploma Guarantees You Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are you taking college classes currently? If you are a young college student and are excited about the opportunities that await you after you receive your college diploma, you may want to read this post very carefully. College is a great thing, but it isn’t what it used to be. This post was written by Derek.

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