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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Heck, even to make an offer on your dream home, you have to negotiate with your spouse and family! As an example, last year I learned the importance of keeping our AC filters clean. Conversations with your spouse and other family members and agreements that each of you will de-clutter on a set schedule can be helpful.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I totally agree.

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7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

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Participate in a Community Yard Sale vs. a Single Family Yard Sale. If you don''t have a large neighborhood to participate with, then ask your friends to join you and advertise a "multi-family". An example of our ad placed on Craisglist: Willis Pointe Community Yard Sale, Sat. Be Ready to Haggle.