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Thrifty Thinking - 2023's Best Gas Credit Cards

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Pump Pain: 15% of people say high gas prices are worse than food inflation. Q&A with WalletHub How is the economy affecting people’s driving habits? Lower Gas Demand: More than 1 in 2 people plan to buy less gas in 2023 compared to 2022. Fuel Frustration : 78% of Americans say current gas prices are too high.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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However, reality set in on April 1st and I’m now second-guessing that we have enough money set aside, so I have set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. 2 – Start stockpiling food. Stop sending an extra payment to our mortgage.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

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Well according to the bill’s sponsors, in the resolution presented to and passed by the 112 th Congress this March, we have a lot of issues to solve. Increased financial literacy empowers individuals to make wise financial decisions and reduces the confusion caused by an increasingly complex economy. Why do we need it?

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

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Your needs are crucial, and include things like food, water, clothes, transportation, etc. Rather, you are looking to cut the cost of your grocery bill. This will help you save money, especially when you take a look at the prices of food today. Separate Your Wants From Your Needs. Save Those Pennies. Share your ideas below!

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Fossil Fuel Alternatives: Biofuel vs. Electric

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Alternatives to fossil fuel are becoming more popular not only because of their “green” benefits, but also because of concerns about relying on limited, imported resources to fuel cars – and economies. Because land is a limited resource, using it for biofuel crops could drive up the cost of food. 10 Ways to Slash Your Electric Bill.

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Japan Relief – How You Can Help

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The way debt works is that to raise money for your own country, you sell treasury bills or bonds. Here in America, they are called T-Bills and the Chinese government and large multi-national companies buy ours. Any amount will help bring food, water and medical supplies to those in need. Text REDCROSS to 90999.

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10 Steps for Frugal Apartment Living

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In this slow, sluggish economy, pretty much everyone is looking for ways to downsize, cut back, and save money. Did you ever notice how there are a dozen or more wireless networks in your building and think about how silly it is that everyone is paying their own bills? STEP #1: Ask your neighbors if they want to share Internet.

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