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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 8, 2012

Do you have something in your home that you bought on impulse but have never used or worn? Don’t Use Credit For Evil Easy, readily-available credit has made it too simple for people to convince themselves that they can afford things that they could really do without.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. Perhaps the city wants to use your land for some public work and invokes eminent domain laws to take an easement. As an example, last year I learned the importance of keeping our AC filters clean. Most homes have yards.

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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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