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Friday Links – School Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Jen from Money Rebound writes about Realistic Ways to Slash Your Student Loan Debt – Such a timely post considering the recent rate changes for federal student loans in the United States! Do you know how to protect yourself if debt collectors are harassing you?

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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

No, gas stations are not selling dirty gas, but some gasoline varieties are cut with more ethanol than others. Guest Author Bio: Author Jerry Coffey, a long-time debt addict, paid off over $10,000 in credit card in two years through frugal-living and sound money management. Gasoline Purity.

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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

Be sure to factor in costs like maintenance, gas and insurance in addition to loan or lease payments. Lenders will look at your debt-to-income ratio, or DTI. You can use fueleconomy.gov to search for mileage estimates for your car of choice. Your income also matters if you are trying to get approved for a loan.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

manicures pedicures expensive or trendy clothes and shoes brand-name foods gym memberships a large-screen TV, streaming services, movies the latest phones and tech gadgets fine wines alcohol cigarettes credit card debt The list goes on. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? I ran the numbers.