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How Iā€™m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing. We just finished paying off our non-mortgage debts and now we were considering taking out a car loan.

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Friday Links ā€“ School Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Jen from Money Rebound writes about Realistic Ways to Slash Your Student Loan Debt ā€“ Such a timely post considering the recent rate changes for federal student loans in the United States! Considering the work from home approach?

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Friday Links ā€“ Day Off Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have been traveling a lot for work lately and have not been home much in weeks. It is really nice to not have to go to work today and have a day where I can concentrate on the home life. Staring a home renovation? Today I am enjoying a day off with my husband. PET Archives : Save Money on Rent.

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Friday Links ā€“ Colder Than Mars Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If so, follow these 3 Basic Rules from Bob at Dwindling Debt. Ben’s post from The Wealth Gospel is a must-read: How to Waste Time and Kill Productivity. Are You Cut Out For Working From Home? Considering Lending Money to a Family Member? Do you have a credit score that needs some love?

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Friday Links ā€“ Still Swamped Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Do you have extra money leftover from your student loans? Read what to do with it from Investing for College Students. Student Debt Survivor recently had a milestone birthday. Hope you have a great weekend.

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether by bus, trolley, train or auto, the need to get to work hits everyone hard in a depressed economy. Join us in exploring ways to implement eco-friendly work from home tips, or to become more cost-effective working outside the home. The Work-From-Home Solution. Smart Commute.

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Carnival of Financial Planning ā€“ Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Linsey presents How Do I Work from Home with No Skills? posted at 1099 Mom , saying, “Many women want to work from home — need to work from home — but they hold no official schooling or don’t feel qualified to have a professional career from their domicile.

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