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How Much is Your Commute Costing You?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We managed to avoid having it show up on the insurance, but we still had a hefty fine to pay. While you might not have to worry about medical bills as a Canadian the same way I do as an American, there are still issues to consider. Go Frugal Go Green' My husband received a ticket a few months ago.

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5 Apps to Help Manage Your Money

Saving Cents With Sense

While this app, which is free on iOS and Android, has all the standard tools like budget and bill tracking, it offers an added punch for frequent travelers. Between daily subway fares, weekly dry cleaning stops and Friday morning lattes, small daily expenses add up to a hefty chunk of the monthly budget. Frugal apps money save money'

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How To Prepare for Affordable Travel

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you have a credit card that allows you to make foreign transactions without a hefty fee? Taking your cell phone abroad and roaming in a foreign country, even if it’s just to access data can add up to a monster of a bill in a very short time. Will you withdraw local currency directly from the ATM? Decide on a Communication Strategy.

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