Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Americans historically have not haggled for better prices on most items. Because of this, most of us are probably being taken by paying more for products than we could be paying. To keep up we need to learn that negotiation (aka haggling) is acceptable, expected and useful. We need to practice haggling.

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Haggle Haggling Price Discount 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2012

Make a Dynamic Budget An accurate, comprehensive budget takes time to put together; if you rush this process, you are going to make mistakes, miscalculate expenses and forget to include something. Do you have something in your home that you bought on impulse but have never used or worn?

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Finance Budgeting Budget Money 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. People there only have what they use and need and you know what…they are happy!!

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Our big ticket items were a hardly used 16" Disney Princess bike that is every girls'' dream except for our little one who is now too big for it and a gently used Handy Manny tool bench that we bought on Black Friday several years ago and still paid too much. Be Ready to Haggle. 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale. Hasta la vista!

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Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153