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Why Use Cash?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

At the time, I didn’t have credit cards so it was a valid concern. As an adult, I use both cash and credit as well as checks. Occasionally merchants will discount the price because they don’t have to pay the credit card fees on your purchase. That day the entire credit system nearly collapsed.

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Due to the recent high gas prices, he has been focused on researching gas credit card offers, most recently writing reviews of the 76 credit card and the Chase BP gas card. During the “great recession” when oil prices dipped, fuel efficiency took a backseat to other issues.

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It’s Harley Time – But Is It Worth the Cost?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My other neighbor could probably afford the bike – until the great recession hit, his business lost enough customers to close shop and they went underwater on their mortgage. There are a number of valid reasons that folks spend their hard earned credit on bikes. They can save money on gas for the commute to work.

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