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3 tips for resisting marketing and advertising temptation

Discount Coder UK

One of the biggest challenges when you’re trying to save money is resisting retail temptation. Because the Western economy is based around consumerism we’re surrounded by adverts and marketing campaigns. Talk about being hoist by our own petard. But we’re stuck with the system, at least for now.

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How to Embrace a Sustainable Living Lifestyle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He describes sustainability as “shifting to a renewable energy-based, reuse/recycle economy with a diversified transport system” People often refer to their attempts at sustainability as “going green”, being eco-friendly or adopting an eco-living lifestyle.

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Pseudo-advice.

Finally Frugal

Here, though, is the most idiotic 'best of' list I think I've ever seen: 100 Best Money Moves. The vast majority of these "money moves" involve some form of consumerism, whether it's purchasing the 'best' video camera, obtaining the 'best' rewards credit card, or buying a $350 thermostat to 'save' money on heating and cooling.