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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage. How to Save Money on Food. You cannot avoid spending money on food. Most importantly, reduce food waste. How to Reduce Gas Consumption.

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The Frugal Girl

Manual cars are generally cheaper than automatic and have better gas mileage because they are lighter weight). I love travel, but more so because I like trying new foods and spending time with loved ones. This is recent. Last year I bought a manual car for $14k in cash, thinking I would learn to drive manual.