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How To Haggle For A Bargain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you like saving money, haggling for a better price should become a habit for you, a habit that can easily save you thousands of dollars over the next 10 years. I personally became a haggler 10 years ago when my first child was born. So haggling for a better price was born out of necessity. Assume It’s Negotiable.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other.

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Friday Links – Too Swamped Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Read up on emergency fund basics at Money Smart Guides. If you need more incentive, check out I Heart Money’s 5 reasons to start a budget for 2013. How much money can you live off of? How to haggle for a bargain. Working to build your emergency fund? Dragging your feet on finally setting a budget? As December.

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Go Slowly Towards Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you are buying ‘needs’, shop around for the best deal and the best value for money. When you are shopping for ‘wants’, stop and think carefully before you hand over your money. Buying on credit is spending money you don’t have; in many cases, it is spending money you may never have which means a bad result in the end.

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The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money with Vouchers and Coupons

Koupon Karen

Benefits of Using Voucher Codes and Coupons Strategic employment of available voucher codes, coupons, and promotions generates manifold financial benefits: Save Money Most obviously, discounts directly reduce prices paid at checkout. Disciplined usage of available voucher codes and coupons catalyzes positive personal finance outcomes.