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5 Ways The Library Can Help You Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people do not even know about. Take the time, now, to Google your local library if you do not know where it is already. If you have just found your library or if you haven’t visited yours in a while, you should schedule some time to visit.

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19 Awesome Freebies Things for College Students

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I remember, not that long ago (I graduated from college in 2004) that being in college is great but the cost is expensive. I remember learning something about saving money on books I want to share with you : the library has copies and you can check them out.And teachers have extra copies. An AMAZING and beautiful country).and

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’m 47, married, and living amongst the cornfields in a college town in the Midwest U.S. I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

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Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Entertainment. Rent books, books on tape, movies, and read magazines at the library.

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How to Save Money with Your Kindle

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Kindles are wonderful toys, and they allow you to take your whole library with you wherever you go. With simple ordering that allows you to quickly download e-books and start reading them, you might soon find yourself with a very expansive and expensive library. However, the Kindle can be a temptation for impulse buyers.

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Free and Low Cost Programs for Your Children This Summer

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However, parents might dread summer as they struggle to find low cost ways to keep their kids entertained. If you want to keep your children entertained this summer without going broke, try some of these suggestions: 1. The local library Every year my son, a book lover, signs up for the local library’s reading program.

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3 Tips to Ensure You Adhere to Your Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I first graduated, I set my entertainment budget at the same amount as my pre-graduation entertainment budget. This was unrealistic for me, as I soon realized, because when I was in school I was able to see some friends on campus, and most of my time that I’d normally be out was spent in the library studying.

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