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Going Green on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are ways to build a green budget without breaking the bank. Some banks and cell phone service providers will even pay you to choose paperless statements. Do this each night for a month before you go to bed and see how your electric bill shrinks. It’s understandable but it doesn’t have to be the norm.

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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Pay your bills on time and avoid carrying credit card balances, and you’re well on your way to an excellent score. Rent payments must be uploaded by third-party service like RentalKharma (currently free), RentReporters ($10 per month) or WilliamPaid (free when you pay your rent from your bank account via the site).