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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Pay an extra $50 or $100 for a flight that leaves at 11 a.m. Buying something cheap just because it’s a good deal falls into the category of “mindless consumerism” and it can lead to long-term money problems down the road. Purchasing Convenience. I’m known for being willing to pay a convenience fee. Sign me up!

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have had some kinks with our itinerary and corresponding flights so we have be trying to plan a route that works with the flight patterns. Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? Tomorrow we will start the cooking. We are also working on planning our trip to Asia.

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Delayed Gratification: A Strategy to Curb Over-Spending and Secure A Sound Financial Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not. Apparently, when we are faced with buying decisions, we experience similar hormone activity to the fight or flight mechanism in the body. We know what a disaster that can be! That explains a lot!

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