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Learn to Negotiate Better Prices

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Americans historically have not haggled for better prices on most items. To keep up we need to learn that negotiation (aka haggling) is acceptable, expected and useful. We need to practice haggling. It was humiliating to have to haggle. Know what you want from the deal – a lower price, more stuff, better service, etc.

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The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money with Vouchers and Coupons

Koupon Karen

In today’s economy, with rising prices across sectors, consumers invariably seek ways to stretch their budgets further. Increase Purchasing Power Applying codes stretches available dollars further for a defined budget. Yet knowing where to find the best deals stands critical to activation.

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How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What follows is some advice on how to find great deals, how to prepare for a furniture shopping trip, and what to bring with you. Set a Budget – Set a budget before you leave and bring cash. They can often tell you when there is or will be new stock, good deals, etc. Bring a Tape Measure – Why?

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Go Slowly Towards Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The basis of any slow and steady financial plan is the household budget; in fact, a good budget is really like a plan for your current finances as well as for a secure financial future. So, don’t go slow in getting started on a budget but go slowly while you are getting it together. Your budget, just like your life, is dynamic.

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Affordable International Travel Destinations

Couponing 101

Probably the cheapest country to travel to if you like looking for deals. The southern region has some gorgeous beaches and if you are willing to haggle your prices most restaurants and guesthouses will accept your offers for much less than you would pay online. It’s all in the planning! Now what are you waiting for?

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To get the best deal when buying your house, you have to negotiate. Crystal (owner of Budgeting in the Fun Stuff) wrote about how she annually contacts her cable/internet supplier to get reductions in her bill – step by step. Dealing With Government Entities. Dealing With People. Negotiation. Everything is negotiable.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They aren’t concerned about the latest deal, craze or freebie. ” Robert from My Multiple Incomes presents 5 Tips on How to Be a Better Negotiator , and says, “Not every store and place allows haggling and negotiating on their prices, but trying to negotiate won’t hurt either. I am a big believer in communicating.