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The Deadly Sins of Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you let yourself turn to consumerism excessively, you’ll likely become indebted. This can breed short sightedness as you struggle to deal with your debt. Consumerism. Of course consumerism is a deadly sin of finance. We’ll be much better off financially if we turn our backs on consumerism.

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Having a Hard Time Getting By? 3 Budget Leaks You May Be Experiencing.

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Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? Do you have any idea how expensive this is?! The average cost of a meal is around $3 across North America, meaning that you’d be saving $4.00 Money Tips'

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Friday Links – Week Three of Chaos

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KK thinks you can think yourself into financial failure –read more at Student Debt Survivor. David’s post about how to know the true value of a home at Young Adult Money is a great place to start! Check out Jennifer’s post at Broke-Ass Mommy about her techniques for curbing that pesky consumerism itch. PET Archives.

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

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Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? Bucksome Boomer shares with us how to revolutionize our finances using our savings. Financial Highway tells us how we can save on produce at the store. Reducing Debt. He just turned 50 this week. Happy bday!!!

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

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We have been saving for our vacation to Asia since last year and we have been successful at this. Beating Broke tells us how we can improve our credit score by adding positive information. Sustainable Life Blog shares with us tips on how to repair our credit. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents

February 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. We need to learn that some things are worth waiting for, especially if it means we can avoid going into debt. So, how do you learn to put delayed gratification into effect?

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

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Frugal Dad reminds us that the war on debt starts at home and until we make changes there, we are never going to win the battle. Own the Dollar tells us how we can save $50 a day. How to Save Money shares with us how shopping at Costco can save us cash. Reducing Debt. Where are you at?

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