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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s absolutely nuts the amount of people who will complain about having a hard time saving money, who are living hand to mouth, who still eat lunch out every single day at work. How often do you find yourself purging your closets and cleaning out the garage, selling or donating things that you bought on a whim and never really used?

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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He built his own garage. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? You can take an active role in changing our throw away society to one that produces less waste, and reduces consumerism. Oh, and did I mention, you could save money?

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, it’s not just lack of money that makes people want to cut back, re-purpose, or live within their means… it’s also a case of wanting to be ecologically responsible. Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. Avoid Consumerism.

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