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Want to Save Money? Work with What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The gel cost less than $5, and in a year, I’ve only used 1/3 of the bottle. We just bought a new home, and the kitchen cabinets are painted an ugly pinkish color. Likewise, many rooms can be freshened up with a simple coat of paint or new accent accessories. Wanting those things is okay.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. The van has been awesome, especially when our kids were younger, but it needed 4 new tires and I didn’t want to replace them if we were going to get another car.

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

Unfortunately, navigating the financial world wasn’t on their list of life lessons to impart, leaving you to figure it out by yourself once you’re out on your own. As tempted as you are to jump into an expensive, new car to celebrate that high paying job you just got, consider going with a used or a certified pre-owned car.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Buying used is one way to increase the sustainability of your life. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used.

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Cars 2 Review and Fun Giveaway

Saving In Akron

Last week I had the opportunity preview the new Cars 2 movie. So, rev your engines and get ready as your favorite characters from Cars are back with Cars 2 racing into theatres everywhere today! CARS 2 temporary tattoo sheet (2 per winner). CARS 2 puzzle. Use the hashtag #SIAC2 in your tweet.

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5 Best Healthcare Stocks to Buy in 2023

Savings Corner

Biotech companies use live organisms such as bacteria or enzymes to develop drugs, while pharmaceutical companies use chemicals. Medical device stocks: Medical device companies make devices used to care for patients. The therapy uses electrical fields to disrupt cancer cell division.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That lovely new car goes down in value each year; today’s fashion wear can’t be worn next year (at least in some people’s minds); that new iPhone will be obsolete very soon. We could take on debt to grow using other people’s money. Saving first can help you avoid usury interest rates.

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