Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

I’m sure you’ve heard: household debt is on the rise and consumerism is everywhere. Between credit card offers in the mail promising great rewards and the ability to borrow money for next to nothing, debt can be enticing. Your Money Should Be Working For You, Not Against You. Money Tips' Your Emotional Health.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Children are constantly being bombarded by advertising for the newest and latest ‘thing’ and are being swept along by the aggressive consumerism of our times. Praise: recognition and praise go a long way to rewarding a child who has been helpful.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

The amount of wrapping paper that this continent uses is absolutely disgusting, and it’s a complete waste of resources and money. Take It Easy On the Consumerism. I love buying my friends and family members gifts like the next person, because being generous and thoughtful is fun and rewarding. Probably not.

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Finally Frugal

APRIL 18, 2011

Here, though, is the most idiotic 'best of' list I think I've ever seen: 100 Best Money Moves. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2011

Here are the interesting reads floating around cyberspace this week: Money Management. Flexo from Consumerism Commentary asks us if we should combine money with our spouses ? Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us what he has learned about money management over the years. Money Crush tells us the secret to success.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

For instance, a kiss for each cigarette not smoked, putting the toilet seat down, and/or every phone call kept under three minutes is rewarded with a kiss. Managing Money. The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. Where are you at?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

So it figures that we also make decisions around money that impact negatively on our financial security. The consumerism of the current financial climate drives us to acquire more and more ‘stuff’, whether we really need it or not. So you see, it’s not our fault that we impulse buy and spend money on things we don’t really need.

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