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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities. As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. I also saved – maxing out 401K contributions to build up the retirement funds.

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

Your parents did a great job at keeping you fed, clothed, sheltered, and teaching right from wrong. This is especially important if you get a 401K match from your employer, as that’s free money. With PNC reporting that the average 20-something faces $45,000 in debt, and Generation Opportunity finding a 15.9 Car Buying.

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Both my husband and I have worn second hand clothes and I must say, no one is the wiser. Personal Finance by the Book askes if we should borrow from our 401K? By May,the whole house will be clutter free and organized. How about you? Could you downsize your possessions? Being Frugal tells us how we can rock the thrift stores.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” Daisy presents Taking Care of Clothes posted at Add Vodka , saying, “I somehow doubt its a secret that I have a large wardrobe. I love clothes, and they really are to blame for my spending problems in the first place. A world without fashion would be a world without fun. .”

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10 Reasons You’re Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. If you always have more month than cash and never seem to get ahead or even to even, it’s time to look at some reasons you may be broke. You spend your money on the wrong stuff.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ramsay presents Borrowing From Your 401k. Among the many benefits afforded to many 401k participants is the ability to borrow funds from the account for personal purposes. Miss Thrifty presents How to Save Money with Cloth Nappies. A few friends have had to file in the past and it sure sounds complex to me.

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Publix ad 2/17 – 2/23 (Wednesday ad)

Coupons Do Work

2 Cottonelle Bathroom Tissue AND Cottonelle Cleansing Cloths; DND; Includes Bathroom Tissue, 12 pk or Larger Only AND Cleansing Cloths, 42 ct or Larger Only. - $0.50/1 1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper - 1-3-16 SS; Includes 6 ct or Larger Only (exp. Stacks With. - $2.00/2 03/01/16). . - $2.00/2 Cottonelle Bath Tissues, 18 Double Roll.

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