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5 Economic Assumptions We (still) Make That Won’t Always Be True

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The US Constitution 5th amendment states in part that citizens cannot: “be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation”. Weather, war, and economic failures can have significant impact on our personal lives.

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Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up

Family Balance Sheet

Paper products, such as toilet paper and diapers are easy for me to use coupons too. Everyone's plate might look different, but you'll at least use up the leftovers and reduce the waste. Cooked chicken and veggies can be frozen and used in soups or casseroles at a later date. Freeze for later use. lb, 64 oz @$3.49 =.87/lb

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Eco-Conscious Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

Pack Light The less "cargo" that a plane carries, the less fuel it has to use. I have several stainless steel and copper straws that I put in my purse to use when I'm out. Find sustainable restaurants While not always budget-friendly, I try to look for restaurants who use local and seasonal foods.

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. Here’s Gretchen: 1.

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Why You Should Be Skeptical of Financial “Rules of Thumb”

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Rules of thumb are often used to make various financial decisions. While they can be helpful when it comes finding a starting point, rules of thumb should be approached with a degree of skepticism. Markets and economic conditions change as well. Economic conditions might lead to greater inflation than expected.

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Is Extreme Couponing Realistic?

freestuff.tv

We’re always wanting to save money and given the current economic crisis we’re facing, that’s a good thing. The rise in popularity of using coupons continues to grow and the number of blogs, especially mom blogs is almost hitting saturation point.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Today (8/10/11), the DOW Industrial Average cascaded down another 500 or so points – the third significant drop in the past week. Although useful when needed, these to me are somewhat extreme and we won’t go so far as to execute them unless our country’s situation degrades considerably. This post was written by Marie. .

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