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Are You Letting Your Luxuries Become Needs?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We can surf the Internet, check our email, send each other images, and text with much greater ease. The reality, of course, is that paying the monthly charges — not to mention buying the phone in the first place — is somewhat expensive. Sometimes, I even say I *need* my iPhone.

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6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To

For the Mommas

Miscellaneous- entertainment, clothing, gifts, etc. After you have an accurate account of what you buy or pay for each month, it is time for you to cut out any unnecessary monthly expenditures. You might want to add in a bit of leeway money in case you end up needing to buy something you hadn’t planned on. Telephone/cell phone.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? Did you buy the materials to make that cute craft that you found on Pinterest but the bag is still sitting in your dining room…3 months later? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? Did you buy the materials to make that cute craft that you found on Pinterest but the bag is still sitting in your dining room…3 months later? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores.