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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Statistics released by the National Association of Home Builders show the average home size in the 1970s was 1400 square feet; in 2004, this had blown out to a whopping 2330 square feet, almost twice the size. Many are realizing that all that space is dragging them down financially. How much room does a family really need? Money Tips'

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Needs vs. Wants

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It is food, so maybe a need. Two car garages. With the two income household came the need for more than one set of wheels and consequently the desire for multiple garages. According to Aquatic Net , there are around 8 million pools in residential homes as of 2004, not even counting the over 5 million hot tubs. I need it!

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