Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last summer, in my annual ‘Grandma Rie’s Money Camp’ (the week long camp I have with my Grandchildren to help them learn about finances); we had a segment on selling and how companies sell to us. Here are some of the many tools used to convince consumers to buy. Last week I visited a garage sale.

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Buy Buying Coke Garage Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

With so many different options out there, a consumer really can get overwhelmed and into trouble if they don’t know their credit card basics. Money Q&A : Seven Car Insurance Myths You Need To Know – There are a lot of car insurance myths that continue to be spread around by consumers. Take a moment to watch them.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

Of course, some would say that you would have to invent an incredibly popular new thing (like the iPhone) to get rich. Of course, some of them help immensely, but ultimately are not the ONE most important thing you need to get rich. Persistence is the obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

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Goals Friends And Family Sale Money Activism 100