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How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You would need to add in the cost of all necessary utilities like gas, electricity, telephone and water. Food costs would be a sum of the total of how much money it would cost to feed your family on a monthly basis. Base this cost around if each meal each meal was prepared at home. Also, remove DSL and cable modem expenses.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

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There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member. People cooked and ate at home. The cold war colored our life. Weather prediction was terrible.

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

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Today a poor person in America probably has access to electricity, telephones, food, indoor plumbing, central heat and public transportation. Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. 16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer.

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