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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Brew your coffee at home, it is cheaper. It is a known truth, and emphasized by our current economy, that people have a hard time saving money. Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with. Your daily cup of Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks coffee?

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

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With the economy of the last few years, it is often more necessity (than spoiling) for grandparents to help supply living expenses for grandchildren. I drop a bundle each year (both money and time) on my week long Grandma Rie’s Money Camp where I try to help the kids learn about and experience personal finance concepts.

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

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Whether by bus, trolley, train or auto, the need to get to work hits everyone hard in a depressed economy. Join us in exploring ways to implement eco-friendly work from home tips, or to become more cost-effective working outside the home. Every morning, millions of workers across the world commute to their place of employment.

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How to Avoid Financial Disaster

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Keep just 1 or 2 cards for occasional use; leave them at home when you go shopping so you aren’t tempted to impulse buy. Change Your Behaviour It has been said that personal finance is 20% knowledge and 80% behavior. A diversified mutual fund is an excellent way to achieve a diversified portfolio. I’m sure everyone.