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Buying a Home With the Help of Mortgage Insurance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s easy to spot in the little things; overbuying at the supermarket and then needing to throw food away, buying clothes that you never wear. However, the particularly American dream of owning a home should still be achievable. In this economy, unfortunately, it may be the only way to prevent foreclosure. So, what do you think?

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Holiday Travel Gift List 2023

Shereen Travels Cheap

32,000 mAh Portable Charger is a must when you go away from home. You can fit a ton in them, then squash all your clothing into an even smaller cube by zipping the compression. You unzip the whole bag, put your fancy clothes in the garment section, close that up and then pack the bag like normal.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing. Are you working from home? Are you going crazy confined to your home? So enough about me!

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your needs are crucial, and include things like food, water, clothes, transportation, etc. Brew your coffee at home, it is cheaper. But wait a minute, you might be thinking “Jeans are clothing.” It is a known truth, and emphasized by our current economy, that people have a hard time saving money. Shop Sales.

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

Your parents did a great job at keeping you fed, clothed, sheltered, and teaching right from wrong. It’s still a tough economy, but these smart financial decisions help you stay ahead of the financial troubles that your peers face. Don’t Compare Your Living Situation to Your Parents.

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There’s No Such Thing As Cheap Food

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

At least not the type of hamburger you would choose to cook for yourself at home. After all, when you buy the cheapest car, house, clothes or anything else, you get what you pay for. The true answer, the one they won’t tell you, is that they can’t. The same goes for our food.

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With the economy of the last few years, it is often more necessity (than spoiling) for grandparents to help supply living expenses for grandchildren. Providing babysitting, funding for special projects or education and buying special treats makes us feel that we might have some influence. Our kids need the help. It’s just fun!