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Is Credit Karma Accurate? I Tested It & Here’s What I Learned

Penny Pinchin' Mom

“Regardless of what our national credit rating is, people will always want a roof over their heads, food on their tables, fuel for their cars, and clothes on their backs.” For example, one model could place more weight on your unpaid medical bills, while another could consider your student loans more of a concern.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Why do we need it? According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6 Your children know that you are saving money.

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How to Be Green and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here’s some top ideas to save you money and ease your conscience: Waste Less Food. It’s amazing how much food we waste in the Western world. Instead of pouring your money straight into the trash, try to make a conscious effort to only buy the food that you will actually use. It’s both wasteful and costly!

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How to Recharge When You Work from Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you don’t work hard enough, there’s a real chance that you won’t be able to pay your bills or put food on the table. Monitor your time on social media. After all, you’re the only one making decisions and accepting jobs. This workload can lead to exhaustion and burnout.

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Are You Planning For Aging in Place?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Eating and food preparation. Is there a place to allow for easy bill paying, records filing, etc? Food & food prep. Will you prepare food or is there a service that can deliver hot meals to you. What monitoring technology is available to connect you to your health care provider. Yep, we have that too.

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Walmart Coupon Matchups | Deals under $1 | Week ending 8/7

Saving Cents With Sense

Learn how to to use coupons in a REALISTIC way to save at least 50% on your grocery bill each month. Gerber Baby food $1.32 off 2 Gerber 2nd Foods Total: $.94. Accu-Check Nano Glucose Monitor $9.72 Save $2 now with code CENTS. Top Deals Under $1. Gerber Organic Pouches: $1.44 off 1 Gerber Organic Pouch Product Total: $.69

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I can’t even imagine how many repair bills from plumbers, electricians, appliance techs, and auto mechanics he has saved us over the years. I enjoy good food even though I don’t like to cook it – maybe especially because I don’t like to cook it. I track expenses, monitor our budget and handle all of our investments.