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The Deadly Sins of Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you let yourself turn to consumerism excessively, you’ll likely become indebted. Consumerism. Of course consumerism is a deadly sin of finance. Consumerism stems from many places but can start from when we are young children if we are exposed to television and radio ads. Wastefulness.

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Ways to Have a Green Christmas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Take It Easy On the Consumerism. – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Cut Back on Waste & Help the Environment. Same goes for almost anything that you make – there are plenty of options which are way better than throwing them out. Don’t be one of those people! Go Green'

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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. Thrifty ways to save on travel. 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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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Young and Thrifty compares TFSA’s and RRSP as investment options. Consumerism Commentary talks about financial motivation for getting in shape. Don’t feel bad though, there are plenty of us out there to help clear the waters for you. Canadian Finance Blog breaks down the basics of RRSP’s. Caring for Yourself/Others.

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