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How Can Thriftiness Become a Debt Relief Option?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Thriftiness is not an option but must be your essence of life. Thriftiness itself can become a self debt relief option and can help you save a lot of money. Mix and match your clothing and make use of everything you have. Use old clothes to cleaning cloths or turn them into table cloths.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

This was a time I had been thinking about not teaching anymore and staying home, so I was looking for new ideas to be thrifty. He is also thrifty and is much better at budgeting than I. I have made many money mistakes over the years – when I was single, I bought so many clothes and books! My cat satisfying his thirst!

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. Winter clothes. Cosmetics and jewelry. Jewelry stores usually have excess inventory left over and no significant romantic events in January to get folks to buy, so you may find deals on diamonds after the holidays.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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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. 21 – Sell your unused gold jewelry. Related Reading: Sell Your Gold Jewelry for Cash.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 12 – Sell your unused gold jewelry. Many years ago, I gathered up all of my unused and broken 14k jewelry and sold it to a jeweler. You can read more about how I made $150 by selling my gold jewelry here.