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

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That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. We are a one car family. I have the car, but I try to drive only a few times a week. Conserve gas.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

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With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep. This extends to how we observe and react to the world around us.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

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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. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

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Medical emergencies, car emergencies, or family situations may arise where you need to dip into your emergency fund. Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with. In today’s tight economic climate, many people wonder what is the best method of improving their financial position.

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How to Teach Your Kids About Money and Business – Take A Family Field Trip

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Take your first grader and above to see how cars are made at the Toyota factory in Georgetown, Kentucky. Taking your child to see, hear, touch, smell and possibly even taste the environment in which a product is made – while actively involving them physically will help them learn not only economics but also personal finance.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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Budgeting and Economics. Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

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Know that a person can be a buyer and a seller. Start understanding vocabulary and concepts of economics – such as ‘resource’, ‘earn’, ‘income’, price, ‘currency’ and etc. In the Car. Org – Various resources to teach personal finance. Make change. Food Related.

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