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Is Filling the Tank Emptying your Wallet?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you need to run to the bank, the grocery store, or the mall, you can try to run all of those errands on the same day instead of separate days, and this will reduce your overall gas consumption. You should make sure to choose the car that has the best gas mileage. Do you have any tips or tricks for reducing gas costs?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years. The banking experience helped, and I educated myself on investing as a young adult. Guess what!

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While some families are doing this while living comfortably, others are forced to make spending cuts just to survive until the next paycheck hits the bank. Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage. Saving money on utilities is a practice in green living.

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