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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

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I love to buy things second hand. Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. .” Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money.

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5 Frugal Living Tips To Saving Money

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From slowly paying off a mortgage, to paying for train travel or a car purchase, borrowing money for these types of items can be expensive. However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further.

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Topic: 5 Frugal Living Tips To Saving Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

From slowly paying off a mortgage, to paying for train travel or a car purchase, borrowing money for these types of items can be expensive. However, whilst we all have essential bills or borrowing we need to take on and maintain, some people are able to live as frugally as possible to help keep costs down and make their money go further.

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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

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So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. Hang clothes to dry. Instead, we have two large clothes drying racks in the basement. Should You Line Dry Your Clothes?

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How to Save Money on Baby Costs

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Here are some tips on how to save money on baby items. A lot of the things that you’ll be buying will only be in use for a matter of months so it makes little sense to buy everything brand new if you’re on a budget. This can save you having to buy a lot of the basics and you can concentrate on filling in the gaps.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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But the truth is, we have the money. And while I don’t like parting with our money, I am grateful that this repair won’t send us into financial distress. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. 2 – Decide where to put the money.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. That’s crazy!