Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

If you let yourself turn to consumerism excessively, you’ll likely become indebted. This can breed short sightedness as you struggle to deal with your debt. Consumerism. Of course consumerism is a deadly sin of finance. We’ll be much better off financially if we turn our backs on consumerism.

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Personal Finance Finance Consumerism Debt 222

Finally Frugal

APRIL 18, 2011

The vast majority of these "money moves" involve some form of consumerism, whether it's purchasing the 'best' video camera, obtaining the 'best' rewards credit card, or buying a $350 thermostat to 'save' money on heating and cooling. Here's some advice, and it's free: Save more money. Pay down debt. Pay down debt.

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Consumerism Debt Credit Cards Cameras 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We have been saving for our vacation to Asia since last year and we have been successful at this. Beating Broke tells us how we can improve our credit score by adding positive information. When you spend little of the credit you have, creditors look favourable on your because it tells them you are responsible. Reducing Debt.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The one who finds the item gets credit toward one kiss. Frugal Dad reminds us that the war on debt starts at home and until we make changes there, we are never going to win the battle. Own the Dollar tells us how we can save $50 a day. How to Save Money shares with us how shopping at Costco can save us cash.

February 113

February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? The average cost of a meal is around $3 across North America, meaning that you’d be saving $4.00 Living Beyond Our Means and Putting Our Lifestyle on Credit.

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Budgeting Budget May Lunch 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not. Over-spending has become a way of life, cheered on by financial institutions and credit card companies, who want us to spend up big so they can earn ever more interest, at our expense.

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Money Activism Credit Debt 213