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Delayed Gratification: A Strategy to Curb Over-Spending and Secure A Sound Financial Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not. Scientists have discovered that hormones come into play when we are making certain buying decisions, and we all know that logic goes out the window when we are driven by hormones. That explains a lot!

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The only secrets we have from one another is when we buy each other a gift. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. Squirrelers asks us how much we had to work to buy that? Reducing Debt.

February 113
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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Frugal Dad reminds us that the war on debt starts at home and until we make changes there, we are never going to win the battle. Buy Like Buffett asks if you would rather be rich or comfortable ? I also use Team Buy, the Canadian version of Groupon. I have been washing in cold water for years and never had an issue.

February 113