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The Deadly Sins of Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Friday Links – Week Three of Chaos

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

KK thinks you can think yourself into financial failure –read more at Student Debt Survivor. Check out Jennifer’s post at Broke-Ass Mommy about her techniques for curbing that pesky consumerism itch. Thrifty ways to save on travel. Interested in learning more about what your home is worth? Feeling the need to spend?

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Reducing Debt. Young and Thrifty compares TFSA’s and RRSP as investment options. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape. Where are you at?

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