Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Eating out is usually a large expense for most people. If you stop eating out for four weeks, you may have as much as $100 to $300 set aside for gifts, depending on how frequently you eat out. Take on extra work. Can you work extra hours at your job?

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Holiday Emergency Fund Homemade Eating Out 169

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Transportation: Unless you’re lucky enough to work from home, you will need to factor in transportation costs when deciding where to live. You could eat out less, cut back on takeout and cook more often. For homeowners, there are more expenses to consider than just the monthly mortgage payment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 31, 2013

While my husband does enjoy some experiences, like eating out and going to sporting events, he enjoys collecting things quite a bit. For my husband, being able to have something tangible to show for his money — something he can pull out and look at — is a Big Deal. Are You Cut Out For Working From Home?

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Money At&T Work From Home Insurance 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member. There wasn’t a restaurant on every corner and people didn’t eat out much.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Home offices. Yes more folks work from home these days and the tax laws encourage setting aside a space to dedicate to a home office. Americans eat out 3 – 4 times a week on average, do we really need a fancy kitchen, when we don’t even do that much cooking? I managed with one until I was 30.

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