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5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 2

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last week Flexo at Consumerism Commentary shared his thoughts on this matter. You may remember the time your dad rescued a toy from the toilet trap , saving us an expensive plumbing repair bill. This week I asked Jason at Frugal Dad his opinion. Here is what he had to say: 1. That’s what emergency savings are for.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Avoid Consumerism. Whether you co-op for fresh vegetables, trade plumbing services for lawn care, or spare auto parts for fire wood, keeping in touch with others who embrace the same frugal lifestyle concepts can actually help you save money, and potentially reduce your carbon footprint in the long run.

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