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How to Take a Frugal (or Free) Vacation or Trip

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I would be doubtful too if someone told me that, but the truth is that it’s rather easy to do if you have a rewards credit card and work hard to maximize your earning potential with it. I use my credit card like a debit card , in that I use it for every purchase I make. Would you believe me? Pay recurring bills with the card.

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4 Gas Saving Tips

Fashion Without Guilt

(I am not sure who to credit this information to but this is not my original work). The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening… your gallon is not exactly a gallon. Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine.

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The High Cost of Speeding

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In addition to the actual cost of the ticket, the time and extra charges for auto insurance, a ticket can also impact life insurance costs, and your credit score (if you don’t resolve your tickets). You also use about 40% more gasoline, according to some musings by Bargain Babe and SelecTrucks. Gasoline waste costs.

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How Saving Can Also Lead to Good Health

Saving Cents With Sense

Saving money can substantially improve your health and it’s scientifically proven to do so. However, you have to adapt a frugal mindset and train your mind to experience joy and excitement when you save a dollar. The more money you save, the better you will feel and the more relaxed your life will be.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). If they don’t use lunch money, talk about how their lunches are paid. Buying gasoline. Talk about where the gasoline comes from and the various jobs related to producing it. Entertainment Related.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On the other hand… there were no drones, stoplight cameras, computer virus problems, identity theft, angst over credit ratings, amber alerts, full body scanners to enter an airport and etc. Gasoline stations did not serve food, have coffee or provide bath rooms. Food/shopping. People cooked and ate at home. Fast food was rare.

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The 10 Best Money Saving Apps

Saving With Shellie

With iBotta, you are able to save money on products you buy on your regular shopping trips. If you are can combine the savings with a sale and/or coupon, you are likely to get the product at over half off…and sometimes free! This handy application can help you find the best prices on gasoline in your area.