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The High Price of Excuses, Justification, and Avoidance.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I understand that finding a New York City apartment with the perfect mix of location, cleanliness, safety, and price is difficult, but if you want to live here long term, you have to be willing to make concessions and find a sustainable balance. I found out that the rent on this studio was $2,400/month.

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Saving Money on Food While On the Road

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. Ways to Save on Travel Without Using Rewards Credit Cards How to Save on Food Costs When Traveling Stop Eating Out! Thanks, couch surfing! After all, you’ve got to eat! Go Frugal'

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Friday Top FREEBIES and Great Deals, Week of 03/01/13

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FREE Touchscreen Metal Stylus Pen for iPad and iPhone - they require a credit card, but it seems to go through with prepaid credit cards with no or little balance if you have one. Worth, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.

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Amazon: Home Alone Blu-ray Collection Only $9.99 (Reg. $24.99)!

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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York: Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is back! But this time he’s in New York City with enough cash and credit cards to turn the Big Apple into his own playground! But Kevin won’t be alone for long.

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How to Manage Different Investment Risk Tolerances Between Spouses

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Taking on a new mortgage is something so abhorrent to him that he absolutely refuses to do it. He pays off his credit card BEFORE the statement comes! Years into my marriage, I found that for my spouse, it was truly disturbing, stressful and sleep depriving.

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Are You Middle Class?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Maybe that is why our credit card bills are so high! According to the 2014 Wealth Report , put out by Credit Suisse, the world-wide range for middle class is $10,000 to $100,000 net worth (in US dollars). ” But what if you live in New York City instead of Wichita KS? And then there is the media.

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Season Of Sharing Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway – Day 4 – Gifts for Everyone, Including the Dog!

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Purchase Information: SaladPower is available online via Amazon, Shopify and eBay, as well as in stores across New York City. The Eyn cases (which stands for “everything you need”) services as an all-in-one storage piece for cash, credit cards, keys, and of course, your smart phone. Also, great for traveling.

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