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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. We love our smartphones. Sometimes, I even say I *need* my iPhone.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Yard sales are great for smaller items, like clothing, household and lawn items, and kids/baby stuff. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills.

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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? I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs. I am very picky about what I buy second hand, and I still find brand new or hardly worn clothing.