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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I own a blog and some other websites and have been wanting a new camera to take pictures and videos for them. Since my blog is set up as a business, I could deduct the expense – or at least depreciate the asset over time – reducing my taxes. Brand name TVs. Most claimed that the holiday sales were of no-name TVs. Other tips.

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Cool Things I Read This Week

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

RT @ wellheeledblog Carnival of Personal Finance: Cupid Edition | Well Heeled Blog [link] #. Great list of PF blogs [link] #. Festival of Frugality # 268 – Cheapskate Jake Edition – February 15th, 2011 – My Personal Finance J. Well Heeled Blog [link] Interesting question.

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How To Haggle For A Bargain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I always use the example of big ticket items like furniture and electronics. This tip is always worth a shot, especially at big box electronics stores. He also produces a blog where he writes about frugal living, personal finance, and the adventures of raising three active children. Assume It’s Negotiable.

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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. In personal finance, a sinking fund is a savings account that is designated specifically for an irregular expense. There are dozens of ways to earn money from home – from online surveys to starting a blog. can be downright overwhelming. Bank Your Savings.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. I enjoy blogging and biking, and I usually cycle between 15 and 20 miles a day indoors when I’m not getting out to hit a bike trail. I love to read (Michael Connelly, Lee Child, Linda Castillo, Paul Doiron and C.J.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #241 – June 15, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

No Biggie, As Long as You’ve Got Your Phone posted at Wallet Blog , saying, “Like the idea of using your smartphone for everything, but would rather use cash than make contactless payments and lose track of your budget? Se how you can do this any why you need to. Financial Planning Odysseas presents Forget Your ATM Card?

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