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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It is a part of the human condition and I have a theory that we each have a life cycle of stuff and that it goes full circle, from no stuff back to no stuff. That life cycle of stuff is something we need, is natural and beneficial – never something about which to feel guilty. What is the life cycle of stuff? You get stuff.

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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For those who prefer to pay with cash and avoid the credit card debt cycle altogether, building a solid credit history and high FICO score can be a challenge – but it doesn’t have to be. Also, consumers with the best scores hold a variety of credit accounts – for example, a mortgage, an auto loan and a credit card. Report your rent.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I enjoy blogging and biking, and I usually cycle between 15 and 20 miles a day indoors when I’m not getting out to hit a bike trail. When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. Yup, I’m a voracious reader.

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Best Credit Cards – December 2023

Savings Corner

Top balance transfer credit cards BankAmericard® credit card: 0% Intro APR for 18 billing cycles for purchases, and for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days of opening your account. It’s a versatile card, but use it just for gas and you’ll earn an impressive 5% back per billing cycle, up to $500 spent — for no annual fee.