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5 Books with Insights that Changed the Way I Think About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I was growing up, my ideas about money were limited. Save money in a bank account (or perhaps a company retirement plan). Along the way, as I was writing about money and trying to decide how to improve my financial situation, I read some books that changed the way I think about money. Get a good job.

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Front Yard Landscaping: Spring Clean Up!

Family Balance Sheet

Now we're just waiting for the perennials to grow. It has been a problem area ever since we re-did our landscaping in 2007. Front Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips to Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money. Doesn't mulching make a world of difference? Much more appealing. Do It Yourself Landscaping: Take 2. Thanks for reading.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage.

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Psychological Tips for Successful Stock Investing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although the positions are now (mostly) back to the 2007 levels, if I had dumped them quickly enough and then bought in after the crash I would be better off today. You want stock in companies that are growing as well as ones that pay some dividend. Balance Dividends With Growth. Keep Your Capital Moving.

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Shop For A Cause-Stop Traffick Fashion

Fashion Without Guilt

Human Trafficking is the fastest growing form of international crime and the second largest source of income for organized crime, recently surpassing drugs. Greed and money drive slavery: According to the U.N., In 2007, slave traders made more money than Google, Nike and Starbucks combined. Sorry for the Lack of Post.