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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

I just wanted to get away and I moved my 401K money to the advisor they referred me to. Fancy restaurant food. I’d send some to my nieces to help with their college expenses and would donate half to our local food pantry. What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made?

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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you don’t have enough money to put food on the table, you are going to do something about it. I also saved – maxing out 401K contributions to build up the retirement funds. In its simplest form, the thing that makes a person a saver is the act of saving. For some, having an unmet need is enough to make a saver.

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Link Love Carnival #4

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Suba tells us why you should not use your 401K. But our planet is experiencing an unprecedented drawdown of these resources, and it is only by protecting nature and its gifts – a stable climate, fresh water, healthy oceans and reliable food – that we can ensure a better life for everyone, everywhere. We also compost and we love it.

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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. Put some money aside for savings and food. 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. Try a simple budget.

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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. Dana presents 5 Frugal Ways To Beat Food Price Inflation. Boomer presents Organic Food Gardening. Save Money this Spring: #2.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Stock Market Basics: How Does 401k work Understanding 401k is a must to help you save money for retirement purposes plus it also helps you save taxes and get more cash in your hands. Budgeting in the Fun Stuff: Financing Food and Fun for $20 So there her and her boyfriend are in the supermarket with approximately $20 in hand.

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Publix ad 2/17 – 2/23 (Wednesday ad)

Coupons Do Work

Purina Beneful Dog Food, 9 - 10 oz - $0.95. Purina Beneful Dog Food, 9 - 10 oz. 1 Snapware Food or Home Storage Product - 1-10-16 SS (exp. Baby Food & Care. Sprout Organic Baby Food Stage 2, 3 or Toddler, 4 - 5.5 Sprout Organic Baby Food Stage 2, 3 or Toddler, 4 - 5.5 Frozen Foods. prices vary.

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