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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love to shop garage sales. It’s fun for me and it saves my children shopping time and money. Ryan Himmel, CPA, personal finance expert, and the founder of BIDaWIZ.com suggests that you can save from 4 – 9% on qualified purchases (even if you aren’t a student!) Related posts: Five Great Money Saving Tips.

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Five Home Renovation Savings Tips

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Understand what parts of the job may require code inspections and what the codes mean. Save over time to build the funds you will need for the renovations you want. Talk to people you know to find who they may have used for their work. You may not want to go with the installer at the local big box – especially as a first option.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

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Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. Of course, if you do enjoy the art and craft of making things with material and thread, you may want to try to save money on equipment and supplies and lessons. To decorate.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Penny Hoarder : Get Paid to Reduce Your Energy Usage – There are some money-saving ideas that you’ve no doubt heard a million times. You may need to spend some time writing down your goals and/or expectations for retirement, but asking the questions is where everyone begins. Read on to lean my thoughts.