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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey discusses Online Shopping – The Risks, Benefits, and How to Stay Safe. What do you think?

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Thrifty Thinking - 2023's Best Gas Credit Cards

Motherhood Moments

With gas prices still high and inflation putting pressure on people’s budgets, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its editors’ picks for 2023’s Best Gas Credit Cards to help drivers save money, along with a new survey to gauge consumer sentiment. Should people have to take a test to get a credit card? “A

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Thrifty Thinking: Valentine's Day

Motherhood Moments

billion on the holiday this year, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023's Best Places for Valentine’s Day. Virginia Beach, VA Valentine’s Day Spending Survey – Key Stats Some People Anticipate Smaller Gifts. New York, NY 13. Atlanta, GA 14. Austin, TX 15. Chicago, IL 16. Los Angeles, CA 17.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids. Bulk buys can be a lot cheaper.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Sometimes we buy stuff on a whim, only to be disappointed later. But not all my impulse buys have been duds.

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How to be a Frugal Family

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Plug those loopholes buy buying only those things that you truly need and use. Eliminate from your grocery list the “can-do-withouts” Avoid Wastage After examining and controlling your urge to buy the things you do not need, use the necessities wisely. They tend to buy just the stuff they need.

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Forget the Small Stuff; Save Money on Bigger Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the personal finance world, it’s common to focus on all the small ways you can save money each day. Transportation costs often rank high on surveys of household spending. It’s true that you probably don’t need that latte every day, or to buy another book. Rethink Your Transportation.