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Resolve to Lower Your Grocery Spending

Family Balance Sheet

Did you resolve to lower your grocery expenses in 2012? I started a new weekly series in 2011 called, Kitchen Economics. How to Save Money on Organic Food. Stop Wasting Food. Did you make a goal for 2012 to lower your grocery spending? Every Wednesday, I post a quick tip to help you save money in the kitchen.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. A greater understanding of, and familiarity with, financial markets and institutions will lead to increased economic activity and growth. Your children know that you are saving money.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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A layoff or a drop of business happened in the past, but a global economic shut down from a deadly virus? Finances after the Pandemic: We went through a rough time back in 2012/2013 and we wrote our Debt Freedom Plan as a result of it. 2 – Start stockpiling food. Folks did we just enter the twilight zone?!

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4 Reasons to Graduate Debt-Free

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Students now more than ever are graduating into a life of student loan payments, debt, and economic uncertainty. I graduated in 2012 with no loans from my degree. You want to be able to use that free income that you are no longer putting toward tuition for things like travel , better food, a nicer apartment.

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Help Feed the Hungry by the Click of a Button with United Egg Producers

Nicoles Nickels

Despite signs of economic recovery, record numbers of Americans are currently relying on food assistance. In fact, one in eight Americans will receive help from a food bank in 2012, and among the most needed items are sources of high quality protein. © 2012 Nicoles Nickels LLC. All rights reserved.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. ” Real Estate Corey presents How to Furnish Your Apartment for Cheap posted at 20s Finances , saying, “One of the most common places that people overspend in their budget, in addition to buying food or groceries, is in home furnishings.

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Aldi Summer S’Mores Review

Nicoles Nickels

Description of Product: “Whether you are looking for food for a family get-together, camping essentials or even patio items, switching to high-quality ALDI exclusive brands can save you up to 50 percent* compared to traditional grocers. . © 2012 Nicoles Nickels LLC. Price of Product: $1.49 for the chocolate, $1.49