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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ll pay a convenience fee to buy movie tickets and concert tickets online so that I don’t have to stand in a line at a ticket booth. Buying something cheap just because it’s a good deal falls into the category of “mindless consumerism” and it can lead to long-term money problems down the road.

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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. Buying a lottery ticket isn’t as stupid as you think. 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.

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