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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

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The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Save Money on Food. You cannot avoid spending money on food. Most importantly, reduce food waste. And, be sure to eat your leftovers!

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Growing up in the 1950?s

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Growing up in the fifties made me everlastingly grateful for a number of things, such as hot running water, central air conditioning, automatic dishwashers, TV remote control, the internet, personal computers (typewriters really sucked – no backspacing!), There were no personal computers. Food/shopping. Fast food was rare.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

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Food Related. Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). Show them the big truck that pulls up with hamburger buns, frozen fries and etc and talk about where the food comes from. Buying gasoline. While you are planning meals. Preparing for bed.

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