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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

.” Spending is up, but saving isn’t, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis April 2016 news release, “Personal saving — DPI [disposable personal income] less personal outlays — was $751.1 The personal saving rate — personal saving as a percentage of disposable personal income — was 5.4

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Frugal decisions.

Finally Frugal

This may be especially useful for those of us who - whether currently or in our spendthrift past - may be likely to fritter that money away as soon as it shows up in our paychecks. before my spendthrift side can get its grubby paws on it. In any case, I came across an article with suggestions for how to use this windfall.

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Unintended Consequences

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, that person could have put the suggestion in context and made stronger recommendations as to how to screen, clean and save the money. These members have been spendthrifts since day one and have been lobbying for several unneeded (in my opinion) improvements for several years. Maybe, but probably not. Possibly, but not likely.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: I’m glad to see folks finally interested in saving and investing. We saved and saved and saved. Eating out or going to a movie were once a year events.

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