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3 Moves that Can Hurt Your Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Only after we struggled financially to support our little family of four did I think about returning to work. I meekly took what was offered – for many years until I finally learned to get uncomfortable and haggle for the positions, the raises, the promotions and the projects I wanted. It was really the only offer I had. Career Tips'

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Heck, even to make an offer on your dream home, you have to negotiate with your spouse and family! Crystal (owner of Budgeting in the Fun Stuff) wrote about how she annually contacts her cable/internet supplier to get reductions in her bill – step by step. To get the best contractor to re-roof your house, you have to negotiate.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I totally agree.