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Which Bill Payments to Prioritize When You’re Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Telephone and cellphone bills may be important to you but always prioritize your health and safety first before anything else. If the food, shelter and the three top utilities are paid-off then you can now set aside some of your money for telephone bills. They are essential for your general well-being and that of your family.

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5 Ways to Lower Your Monthly Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are some examples: Stop eating out on the weekend. If you’re lacking on equipment front, check out Amazon for some great deals on appliances. Long distance telephone services, mortgages, insurance, and utility costs can all be reduced. Instead, have your pals over for some tasty treats and a visit.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most telephones were on a party line (and yes the parties did ease drop on each other, but they also let us do ‘conference’ calls). There wasn’t a restaurant on every corner and people didn’t eat out much. Out of season produce, if available at all, was super expensive. Most people were thin.

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6 Steps to Creating a Budget You Can Stick To

For the Mommas

Telephone/cell phone. Food- groceries, eating out, ordering delivery, etc. Utilities- electricity, propane & gas, water & sewage. Business expenses if you run a business. Transportation- car note, car insurance, maintenance, gas, etc. Childcare- daycare/babysitter, school fees, extracurricular activities, etc.