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Go Green and Save Money with Energy Efficient Appliances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The saving you make on your power bills could pay for the new appliance within five years, at average electricity prices. The cost saving on your energy bill would be $40 to $100 a year with a new, energy efficient model. Energy Star rated refrigerators use 40% less energy than the pre-1993 models and 15% less than a 2001 model.

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Our Family Finances Update: January 2021

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We had very little saved for a new-to-us car and we would have had to take out a loan to cover most of it, and that made me uneasy about purchasing the car. Instead, we opted to replace the tires and take a year or so to save for a car. I started searching and test drove a pre-owned Highlander in January 2020. year-old van.

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How to Make a Two Dollar Seventy Five Cent Centerpiece

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I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. 2000′s Attack on America (9/11/2001). How I made centerpieces for $2.70 The events I chose were: 1920′s Charles Lindbergs New York to Paris flight.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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After years of scrimping and saving and not spending extra money on things, we have achieved the biggest financial goal we have ever set for ourselves in our 19 years of marriage. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. 2 – Increase business emergency savings. Start Additional Savings Accounts. DONE 2015.

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Verizon Hopeline Program: Proud To Be A Kentuckian!

Saving Everyday

Since 2001, HopeLine has collected more than 8 million phones; awarded more than $10 million in cash grants to prevention and awareness programs nationwide; and donated more than 106,000 HopeLine phones with 319 million minutes of airtime to victims, survivors and domestic violence organizations. .

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Walgreens February 2012 Coupon Book

Saving Cents With Sense

Remember the nice part about these coupons is that they are store coupons that you can stack with manufacturer coupons to save even more! 50/1 W Flushable Wipes 42 sheets (2001) $1/1 Children’s Wal-dryl Allergy 10ct (2017) $2/1 Wal-Fex 24 Hour Allergy 60ct (2015) $1/1 Wal-Flu 6pk (2018) $.50/1 VALID 1/29/12 – 2/25/12. or 9.6oz (5040).50/2

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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As part of his baby steps, he does not advocate contributing to retirement until after you’ve paid off non-mortgage debts and saved 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund. In September 2001, we bought a 1700 square foot home with a one-car garage and ONE full bathroom. My grocery strategies: How to Save Money on Groceries.

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