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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To get the best contractor to re-roof your house, you have to negotiate. My daughter-in-law knew the power of negotiation. They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. To get the best deal when buying your house, you have to negotiate. Dealing With Government Entities.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. Try freezer cooking.