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P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? My husband and I did when we got married and it works well for us. Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us 5 ways we can use the 2011 payroll tax break. Canadian Finance Blog tells us how our spare change can really add up.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We found a system that worked for both of us. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top. I have used this tactic in the past and it really does work. We need to use credit to have a good score.

February 113
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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Morse Code kiss : Using a Morse code chart, use long and short kisses to spell out a message to your loved one and try to have them decipher it. Play Dirty Word Scrabble : Play Scrabble with your partner using dirty words or innuendos that will act out later that night. We used Ufile last year and will use it again this year.

February 113
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Delayed Gratification: A Strategy to Curb Over-Spending and Secure A Sound Financial Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not. Over-spending has become a way of life, cheered on by financial institutions and credit card companies, who want us to spend up big so they can earn ever more interest, at our expense.

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