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Maybe I Should Save Money and Blog Less?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being an economics-educated accounting nerd, I couldn’t make a decision without a cost-benefit analysis. I found the best deal for a new alternator at one of the local part store for $132. This type of time valuing is a valid consideration and economic concept known as opportunity cost of time. is too optimistic. Maybe you have.

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Finding Discount Codes and Why You Should Use Coupons

Koupon Karen

Lucky for deal-hunting shoppers, an abundance of savings opportunities await across a multitude of retailers facilitated through promotional discount codes and ongoing coupon offerings. Buy more for longer while protecting future months against food inflation or shrinking income fluxes driven by economic shifts or job insecurities.

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Parenting Pointers: Promoting Emotional Readiness for the Workplace

Motherhood Moments

They have faced intense academic pressures and economic worries,” he continues, ticking off a grim list. The earlier they learn to cope and deal with the anxiety that comes with navigating life (tough homework projects, a disagreement with a friend), the better they’ll be able to handle stressful situations later on.

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23 Passive Income Ideas To Help You Make Money In 2023

Savings Corner

And economic downturns can pose challenges, too. You’ll arbitrage the difference in your purchase and sale prices, and may be able to build a following of individuals who track your deals. And motivation could be hard to maintain: Every next photo might be your lottery ticket, though it almost certainly won’t be.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our phone and internet fees doubled in price so we called to see if we could get a better deal. We have something similar in Canada and it definitely motivates you to save. Since IJ is more a believer of Austrian school of economics, he would have to say a resounding yes. We just came back from holidays and did just that.