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Which Bill Payments to Prioritize When You’re Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even though the future may offer a brighter hope, one thing that is dim at the moment of crisis and that is, even if you do not have any money anymore, the bills will continue to come. Good money management technique is what you need to get the bills paid. You still have to spend wisely on the priority bills stated here.

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5 Ways to Lower Your Monthly Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I myself struggled for many years paying my own bills, but have since found numerous ways to save money. I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. Long distance telephone services, mortgages, insurance, and utility costs can all be reduced. It is loaded with recipes for the DIYer.

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How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You would need to add in the cost of all necessary utilities like gas, electricity, telephone and water. This is the category where cell phone bills, movies, electronics, video games, and the internet would fall. Housing costs are a total of the basic necessities that you need to live. Entertainment.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There were no online saving or bill paying services. Most telephones were on a party line (and yes the parties did ease drop on each other, but they also let us do ‘conference’ calls). Young men ran out to fill your tank, check your oil, try your tire pressure and wipe your windshield when you stopped for gas.

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6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To

For the Mommas

Utilities- electricity, propane & gas, water & sewage. Telephone/cell phone. Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Healthcare- medical bills, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, etc. Business expenses if you run a business. Pet care- food, medication, grooming, etc.