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Friday Links – School Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Before you get caught up in trying to throw and over the top party, check out Mr.CBB’s tips to spend less and have a kid’s birthday parties on a budget at Canadian Budget Binder. How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage. Are you planning a child’s birthday party soon? Can’t Afford Private School?

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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

Determining affordability requires balancing your vehicle needs and budget. How to determine how much car you can afford To set a budget for your vehicle, start by deciding what you can comfortably pay each month. Be sure to factor in costs like maintenance, gas and insurance in addition to loan or lease payments.

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How To Decide On A New Car

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This might seem obvious, but if all of your requirements in a car end up costing $40,000, and you have $10,000 to spend, you need to look at your desires and revise your wish list (or your budget). How To Improve Your Vehicle’s Gas Mileage And Save… Should You Invest In Renovations Or Purchase A New Home?

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We all need to eat on a daily basis, but you can cut back on your dining budget by eating at home. Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage. Check out the following ways in which you can save on these expenses. How to Save Money on Food.

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Saving Money on Gas – Effective Tips & Strategies

Saving Everyday

Tips for Saving Money on Gas Like most of our articles on saving money, it starts with taking an honest look at your overall budget and spending. Sometimes, you can find areas where you’re spending too much, and rectifying that will keep more money in your bank account for things like gas.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

Manual cars are generally cheaper than automatic and have better gas mileage because they are lighter weight). But now that I’ve progressed in my practice these 5 years, and have the room in my budget, I have a $130 mat, a few sets of nice yoga clothes, and $2500 teacher training. This is recent.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I track expenses, monitor our budget and handle all of our investments. Even when we’re getting worse gas mileage because we’re towing the travel trailer, camping is still on average $100 per day less expensive for us than traveling by car and hotel. Spreadsheets are my friends. It’s a tool, and it provides security and options.