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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. This retired teacher spent a lot of time researching companies at the Boston Public Library. We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money.

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Build a Legacy for Your Child: Be Remembered for Your Positive Influence

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In fact, research has shown that the majority of people value non-monetary aspects of a legacy, like life lessons, ethics and values more highly. How do you determine your legacy? Use these strategies to balance your life and enjoy the benefits of spending quality time with the people who bring meaning to your existence.

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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

For the Mommas

that gym you no longer use.) Do you really need cable television or can you make do without? However, according the Journal of Marketing Research, consumers often go about paying their debt down the wrong way – and it can cost them in the long run. Bring your lunch to work more frequently. Spending Less.

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

My memory is on overload most of the time so I especially love the idea of a Master List of Potential Accomplishments and have long used this tactic to unburden myself mentally. I firmly believe there is a kind of a natural magic in list ~ making. I ' ve found that lists are an invaluable tool for staying focused. the carpet.

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My 2020 Financial Goals & A Recap of 2019

Family Balance Sheet

That book has changed my outlook on reusing, recycling, making do, and rethinking one use products. We have things that we need to save for, like a new-to-us vehicle to replace our 12 year old van, some home maintenance/replacement projects, and a trip to visit friends in Germany. Moving on to 2020! Can you believe it?

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Home repairs, construction, electrical, auto repair, technology – he’ll try anything after suitable research of YouTube and other resources. Highly rated, easy to use, and it sits gathering dust. Child did not like it, so we don’t use it. My best frugal win is marrying my husband. He is so talented at DIY.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

We bought a used pop-up several years ago and it was one of the best decisions for our family We absolutely adore camping, and we’d like to upgrade to a travel trailer. We’ve been researching what we want in the trailer and we want to pay cash. We will control our money, rather than our money controlling us.