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Budgeting for Life

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have found that the course of current events has made me hyperconscious of the importance of developing financial stability early in life. It’s Not Just Important for Children Currently, I’m getting a crash course in just how vital budgeting, preparing and planning for the future is to the stability of your financial future.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

We don’t have time for that. Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget This is a two-part conversation. My niece goes to Goodwill and buys what I can only describe as bags of junk, and she makes a full-time income selling it on eBay. Of course, none of these efforts will work if you’re spending the extra money.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Or, you could buy property of your own (if you have the business funding, of course) becoming a property manager or landlord, renting out the space to tenants, maintaining the property and serving as their point of contact for any potential issues. IT consulting Do you have experience with computers and other types of technology?

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

Family Balance Sheet

My husband is an extremely hard worker as he works and goes to school full time. After that, we paid off the remaining $20,000 of debt over the course of 9 months. Were there arguments during the time you were working on your debt? As well as me starting up my education full time and completing that.

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When Should Your Teenager Get a Job?

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On Twitter the other day, I had an interesting conversation with some bloggers and followers regarding teenage employment. The conversation was brought on when my colleague told me that he wasn’t allowed to get a job while he was in high school because his parents thought he was too young to work.

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Friday Links – Cabin Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I wrote a test for my course and did good on it so that has taken some heat off. I have another test next week and then a final and the course is done. Gosh time flies. I think that is pretty good with working full time and studying. Hope this past week has treated you well. If I finish with a B I will be happy.

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22 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Shopping at JCPenney

Coupons Do Work

of course no discount hahaha. Spouses and children under the age of 19 (25 if they’re a full-time student) can also take advantage of these savings, as long as they have a discount card in their name. If you work there, the standard employee discount is 25% (typical for stores. This kills almost any hopes of a great deal.

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