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Go Slowly Towards Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Another common mistake is thinking that it is a good idea to leave financial planning until later in life and then having to move fast to get sufficient funds saved up. Plenty of time for retirement saving later on! Take the time to compare prices between retailers and learn to haggle on prices.

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How To Recover From A Home Fire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Anything you want to save or re-use will need to be carefully cleaned. Start Replacing Important Documents That Were Destroyed. You may need to haggle with them over what was covered or not. According to FEMA. “ The building and many of the things in your home may have been badly damaged by flames, heat, smoke, and water.

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Fun with your clothes on: 5 ways to get more out of your vacation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They may even broadcast the whole planning session on Youtube and use social media to document all the steps. One of my cousins planned the whole trip, which was fine when it came down to buying tickets, hotel reservations and document translation services (for emergencies). This sucks. Taste every beer on tap in the local pub.

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