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How to Go Green Witout Going Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you do shop, make sure you use a list and that you only buy what you need that will not only save you money, it will also help the environment. Air conditioner units have a similar lifespan, so if they were installed at the same time you could be looking at a major expense. You should also prioritize your upgrades.

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5 Ways to Be Greener

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many of her posts share finance tips, little house plans, and tips to becoming more environmentally friendlier. Adjust the thermostat : To reduce my use of energy and lower my bill, two benefits due to one action, I’m trying to make a point of lowering my heating temperature in the winter, and turning it up in the summer.

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The Cost of Doing Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The US Secretary of State, currently John Kerry today (2013-08-30) in a newscast on the possibility of intervening in Syria due to chemical weapons used there, claimed that there is a high and immediate cost of the US doing nothing in response to that use. Here is what the IRS says about record keeping.

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How To Get A Personal Loan In 8 Steps

Savings Corner

Whether you need money to pay for an unexpected hospital bill, an emergency car repair or to finance some much-needed home renovations , knowing how to get a personal loan will help make the application process as smooth as possible. Once you’ve zeroed in on your loan amount, run some numbers using a personal loan calculator.

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6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To

For the Mommas

Couponing is a great start (you do use coupons, right?) but there are many others things you can do to help with your finances. For example, your electric bill may be higher in periods of more extreme weather if you use your air conditioner and heat to offset the temperature outside.

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