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Redefining Moderation.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve also found the concept of redefining moderation to be applicable to my finances. I used to shop the sale racks for clothes thinking I was being fabulously frugal, now I rarely buy anything in a retail environment; it’s all consignment, gift cards, or hand me downs. So change it up and start with the big picture.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On their personal finance site, US News suggested that some kids get games they don’t want and can’t be returned. These get donated to thrift stores or placed in consignment shops so you might keep checking your local stores for these. Look on Craigs list and in local consignment shops for nearly new exercise equipment.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

Check out local buy-and-sell groups or consignment shops. It’s all about balancing providing the best for your baby and managing your finances. Look for Second-Hand Items Babies grow quickly and outgrow their clothes and gear just as fast. You can also look online on Facebook or Craigslist for baby gear for sale by parents.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. Consignment stores and auctions are a great way to buy clothes and furniture at low prices. I will NEVER finance a car again.