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Having a Hard Time Getting By? 3 Budget Leaks You May Be Experiencing.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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? We used to be able to just go shopping when new needed something; every time you go and buy something you won’t use, you’re buying into our consumerism culture.

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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Reduce your dependence on fossil fuels by driving less and using public transport or walking; reduce your energy consumption by turning off lights to empty rooms and appliances at the wall; choose energy-efficient appliances and alternative power sources; change to CFL light bulbs. It’s easier to go out a buy a new one, right?

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. No matter how cheap it is, if it isn’t a planned purchase, you are still spending money — not saving it. What will you use it for?

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financial Highway tells us how we can beat inflation with our food budget. Passive Family Income shares with us 5 ways we can save on transportation. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape. Sounds awesome to me. We have all of these things on stock. Going Green. How do you travel?

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