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Friday Links – Whirlwind Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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! The statistics are grim on following your passion and making a living doing while doing so. Need An Upgrade?

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does a survey multiple times a year, called the Consumer Expenditure Survey. percent in 2009, the U.S.

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Seniors – Keep Your Allocations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What YOU need in YOUR asset allocation model may well be very different from their generic recommendations. We are all different, with differing financial situations, goals and tolerances, but we are all statistically living longer as well. But it’s not that simple. Take their generic advice at your own risk!

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How To Teach Your Kids to Save Money

Couponing 101

This post is 5 simple ways to help teach our children to save money so they don’t become a statistic. Give them an allowance or pay for “a job well done&# in small bills. Imagine, that $2,700 is the AVERAGE! Thinking of having over $21,000 in debt after graduation is enough to make too many kids reconsider college!

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

As an IT consultant, you’d more than likely be able to offer remote services as well as on-site assistance, giving you freedom and flexibility while working in a field that’s in high demand. Everyone could use a well-designed website, online materials, email campaigns, physical print work and more.

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5 Easy & Healthy After School Snacks

Saving Cents With Sense

After a long busy day at school kids come home hungry and reaching for snacks, but as our current childhood obesity epidemic statistics show the snacks they have been grabbing may not be very good for them. Tackle their inner cookie craving with a simple and healthier version of a sandwich cookie. Graham Cracker Sandwich “Cookies”.

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Help High Ridge Brands Donate to Families in Need

Nicoles Nickels

It’s a pretty startling statistic, which is why High Ridge Brands (maker of Zest®, Alberto VO5®, White Rain®, Coast® and Rave®) announced that consumers can help the company donate up to three million showers-worth of soap, shampoo, conditioner and other essential items to impoverished families across America by simply redeeming coupons.