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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The things that give us pleasure vary by temperament. As teenagers, we may be madly saving up for a car. Once baby comes, we might become major spenders on toys, a new home, a bigger car and more. As baby grows, we might turn back into fiendish savers – trying to get that retirement fund or college fund built up.

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5 Insurance Issues for Entrepreneurs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you use cars, trucks, vans, or other vehicles as part of your business, you need to make sure that they are properly covered. Just as you might not be able to rely on your standard homeowners policy to cover business use, you might not be able to rely on your standard auto policy to cover activities related to your business.

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Shannon & Her Husband Paid off $22,000 in 9 Months

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She writes at Growing Slower. Tell us about you and your family. Once we both took a look at our budget and finances, it was clear what we needed to do. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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