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Friday Links – Week Three of Chaos

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Check out Jennifer’s post at Broke-Ass Mommy about her techniques for curbing that pesky consumerism itch. Energy-saving software for an eco-friendly office. If so, don’t miss Jeremy’s post at Modest Money about learning to live on one income. Feeling the need to spend? PET Archives. 10 reasons you’re broke.

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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. You can take an active role in changing our throw away society to one that produces less waste, and reduces consumerism. I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? KNS Financial – Free Tax Software. A few years ago my credit took a bit of a hit. I wasn’t managing my money very well. One of the things that worked well for me was negotiating with the creditors. We found a system that worked for both of us.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Realized Returns compares the the different tax filing software that is available to Canadians. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape. The Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us 10 lists he hopes none of us follow when it comes to our money management. What a great resource.

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