Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2012

I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics. If they tell me it is not currently on sale, I will politely ask to speak with a manager and ask them the same questions. Again, you want to always be polite when asking for a discount. Have you ever used any of these haggling techniques?

Haggle 211

Haggle Haggling Bargain Home Depot 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Heidi at Personal Finance Journey has a great post about eating well but saving more –it can be done! How to Re-use Common Items. Fighting a bout of money unhappiness? PET Archives. It May Not Matter.

Insurance 154

Insurance Fridays Finance Personal Finance 154

Koupon Karen

APRIL 18, 2024

Typical examples include: $5 off $25 Purchase Buy One Get One 50% Off Free Item with $50 Order Essentially transaction-specific “gift certificates,” coupons enable one-time use savings on consumer packaged goods, restaurant orders, services, and more. Retailers distribute them to boost traffic and purchases.

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Saving Money Money Consumer Discount 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

This extends to how we observe and react to the world around us. With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. – it’s now important to keep a positive outlook more than ever. Stress the importance of saving and staying away from debt.

Thrifty 189

Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

Boomers claim to have redefined many aspects of life – from open family dialoge to ways to influence politics, now are they redefining grandparenthood? I drop a bundle each year (both money and time) on my week long Grandma Rie’s Money Camp where I try to help the kids learn about and experience personal finance concepts.

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Maria presents Politics and economy in the Eurozone part 1 posted at The Money Principle , saying, “The people have spoken in France and Greece. Let me give you the full story: I have been dating Miss Blinkin for approximately 1 year and 4 months. Without giving too much information, I foresee an engagement in the coming months.

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Money May 2012 Debt 113