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6 Ways to Change Your Spending Habits

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead of using your car and spending money on gas, why not invest in a good bicycle or walking shoes. Plus you will save a ton on gasoline and parking fees. Cook at home. Cooking is really not hard, it just takes some organization. Instead of eating out, why not experiment with some recipes at home.

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5 Steps to Saving Money Using Just Envelopes

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This number will be a personal choice based on dietary needs, where you live, household size, and how much you will realistically cook at home vs. dine out. Now that I have my two categories that I’ll be targeting, I need to come up with a reasonable amount to allow for each category.

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P.E.P for the Week of February 28-March 4/11- Spending Time With Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are on a saving path, one that has us debt free and retiring early. I don’t think any of our friends have any retirement money saved yet; some are even still in school. Our friends seem to be all about the moment now. I have made huge changes in my daily routine which have been for the better.

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