Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Heading into the summer, gas prices will continue to go up, so transportation alternatives can really help. Carpooling, public transportation, and biking are all terrific ways to cut down trips to the gas pump while decreasing your own personal carbon footprint left on the environment. Energy efficient tax credits.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Gas deals have been pretty good to us lately, and while the deals aren’t stellar next week, we have one decent deal. With gas prices hanging at the $2.30-$2.60 range, your gas points stretchhhh. Starting 3/1/15, there will be a buy 8, get 400 points. in gas points when you get 25 gallons. $.64

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2011

As gasoline prices quickly approach an average of $4 a gallon across the country, many people are looking once again at hybrid cars as a way to cut expenditures from their budget and save money. When people think about buying a hybrid car running on electricity, they think about all the savings from not having to buy gasoline.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. If you’re open to flying or driving, compare the cost of flights to the estimated cost of gas. You’ll pay peak prices if you wait until you arrive to shop.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

While gas prices aren’t faring any better, you can at least hit the road and travel the same distance you would fly for half the cost. If a ticket from Albany to Austin costs $650 for one person, the cost to drive the 1,845 miles (with current gas prices and a vehicle that gets 25 mpg) would be a much cheaper at $265.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

Buy A Bike Exercise combined with clean air and free transportation makes riding a bike a win-win for everyone. Buy A Scooter If you want to feel the breeze in your face but are afraid of climbing up on that Harley, check out small gas or electric-powered scooters. High gas prices got you down?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

When you start to look at your money and the things you buy as investments and expenses, it will totally change your spending habits. For example, buying food and paying rent do not make you any money. So start looking at each thing you buy as an investment. There may not be a better time to buy than right now.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. Throwing food away is a waste of money so buy fresh produce locally that will last longer, learn how to preserve food longer, and eat everything before it spoils.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2012

Air filters aren’t typically very expensive, but I’ve seen people take their existing filter out and clean it off to instead of buying a new one. 8 Ways to Save on Fuel Who of us does not want to squeeze a bit more distance out of each gallon of gas that we. High gas prices got you down? Wishing you had bought a.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 10, 2012

With rising gas prices at the pump, it can be down right painful to fill up at the gas station. for a gallon of gas, we know that it will probably only get worse as the summer rolls on. You can turn it back on when you are moving again, but sitting in an idling car is just a waste of gas, and a waste of money.

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Nicoles Nickels

JUNE 8, 2014

I save money at the pump every time I buy my weekly organic apples! I already started seeing a drop in my gas price because of the Fuel Rewards Network. One (1) reader will get a $25 Shell Gas card! “I received an additional 5c/gal every time I referred a friend or family member to join the Fuel Rewards Network program”.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Fifty-seven percent of respondents said they planned to buy things for themselves this season, compared to last year’s 59 percent. Although gas prices have been lower lately, hovering around $3.20 Self-Gifting. Photo by Hades2k via Flickr. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), self-gifting is down this year.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Despite the economy and lousy gas prices, you can still feed a family of four or more for under $200 a month using these simple tried and true techniques. When a murder takes place in the antique store she is trying to buy, she again finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. Can I keep up?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Drivers and manufacturers are both embracing the eco-friendly tools because they help lower C02 emissions and achieve better gas mileage. Proven Tips to Increase Gas Mileage. Below you will find surefire ways to improve gas mileage. The less you idle, the better gas mileage you will receive. Don’t Idle.

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JANUARY 15, 2015

What we are still paying for: • Regular Bills • Home Business Expenses • Gas • That’s it! Gift Cards I have a few gift cards that we can use to buy a few groceries, if necessary. I’ve already redeemed an Amazon gift card that I earned through Swagbucks in order to buy some shipping supplies for some packages I needed to mail.

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Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

We don’t buy many souvenirs, but do have our favorite stores. Gas = $350. tanks of gas for us to get to my sisters (we’ve made this trip 20+ times). Based on current gas prices, it will cost appx. I’ve already cashed out for $200 in FREE gas cards, so that leaves appx. It takes 2.5 350 in fuel costs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Rosa Wilson presents Change of Address: 10 Reasons Your Gas Bill is So High posted at Change of Address. Dr. Dean presents Gas Prices Rise: What Say You? Odysseas presents How to Buy and Sell ETF’s Without Paying Trading Fees posted at Wallet Blog , saying, “I explain what an ETF is and how to use it while saving money.

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MARCH 4, 2015

If I couldn’t honestly answer yes to that question, I didn’t buy. My favorite apps include: Checkout 51, Snap, Red Laser, Gas Buddy, and Shop Kick. Well, I can tell you I didn’t go out and buy myself something. To me it’s a waste of money to buy coffee every day. This one simple move enabled me to save over $1200 a year.

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