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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner.

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2020 Tax Free Weekend Dates and States

For the Mommas

It’s a great time to stock up on clothes and shoes for year! In general: most clothing and footwear, school supplies and in some states electronics are included tax free. This year’s tax free holidays will be very important as many Americans across the country are going through tough economic times due to the pandemic. .

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Budgeting and Economics. ” FG presents A Tale of Two Brothers posted at Financial God , saying, “One of my favourite books is ‘Economics in One Lesson’, by Henry Hazlitt. I love clothes, and they really are to blame for my spending problems in the first place. The Skilled Investor , Editor.

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