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3 Moves that Can Hurt Your Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I meekly took what was offered – for many years until I finally learned to get uncomfortable and haggle for the positions, the raises, the promotions and the projects I wanted. Yes I worked on the conversions, but on a sideline project. This in no way prepared me to negotiate for more pay, better positions or projects I wanted.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Conversations with your spouse and other family members and agreements that each of you will de-clutter on a set schedule can be helpful. If you pay full price, you are probably being taken.Americans historically have not haggled for. De-cluttering. You can’t just keep accumulating stuff if you intend to stay in the same house.

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The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money with Vouchers and Coupons

Koupon Karen

Don’t Fear Haggling If a coupon expires just shy of a planned purchase or product gets discontinued, politely conversing with customer service often yields goodwill extensions or substitutions. Venturing across retailers and brands when comparable coupon deals emerge earns loyalty with multiple vendors.