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Green, Frugal Alternatives To the Gym

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It’s completely green, as you are not using any energy to do so, and kids love it. Power walking in the park with friends is a social activity, it’s green, and it’s free. Work Harder, Then Work Smarter This post was written by Derek.Are you currently struggling to pay the bills from month to month?

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5 Ways to Lower Your Monthly Bills

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I myself struggled for many years paying my own bills, but have since found numerous ways to save money. You see, it’s ok to reward yourself once in a while, but if you are really looking to get out of debt faster, then you owe it to yourself to save every penny that you can. So have you recently reviewed your expenses?

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15 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs

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Big energy bills can bleed your budget dry, not to mention the potential impact on the environment. Cutting back on your energy consumption will help you become more ‘green’ as well as putting a bit more money back in your pocket. Here are some ways you can reduce your energy bills. Cutting Your Heating Bills.

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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

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I remember the old S&H Green Stamp days when folks would paste their little green stamps (which they go from buying stuff) in a book which could then be redeemed for more merchandise available from the catalog. I hate getting a bill for something I ate, digested and eliminated a month ago! Here is why.

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Are You Heading for Financial Disaster?

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I mean, I was living from pay check to pay check , always hoping I’d find whatever money I needed to pay the bills. Like I state on my About page , I was in debt and living a life that didn’t satisfy me. Statistics show that nearly one in two Americans are in serious financial problems due to their debt levels.

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Minimize Your Impact on the Environment with Your Finances

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Although my primary concern these days to get out of debt, I have been thinking a lot about what “GREEN” really means and how that impacts my everyday lifestyle. But have you ever considered how you can go green with your finances? There are many different ways our finances can help in the green initiative.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important. Peter from Bible Money Matters shares 10 Tips to Save Money on Your Christmas Shopping and Avoid Going Into Debt. We should take a moment to refresh our perspective.