Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 17, 2013
Few try to repair or get it repaired. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. You could take your radio to the radio and TV repair shop down the street, but most things you could probably fix yourself. Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics?
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 9, 2024
I have a lot of different “why”s for saving money: (1) to steward our possessions well because of our religious beliefs (2) so we’re insulated from the impacts of a crisis like losing a job, major illness, big home repairs, economic downturn, etc if/when they happen, (3) to have what we need for the future (4) to model good money (..)
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 22, 2013
A study once conducted by members of the economics department at Elon University in North Carolina concluded (according to article Clothes and Personal Grooming Can Affect Earnings on Live Science ). How do you make the decision as to how much repair and maintenance to do? Should you spend more on grooming as you age?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 28, 2014
I mentioned to the mechanic at our repair shop that it was time to think about getting a new car. Almost always, working with the vehicle you have rather than buying a brand new one makes more economical sense and is better for the environment. ” Learn to Be Content with What You Have. Would I prefer to have straight hair?
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Core cost of living data is from The Cost of Living Index – COLI from the Council for Community and Economic Research, or C2ER. For others, it involves driving your car, and that means factoring in car repairs, gas, tolls and parking. Where does the data come from? For some, these costs include taking public transportation.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Negotiate repairs and credits Your home inspection may reveal a few issues, especially if it’s an older home. They will work with the seller’s agent to come to an agreement about repairs or credits.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 20, 2014
In the 1940′s he became a radio repair technician, started his own radio repair service company, went to work for an aircraft manufacturer and eventually ended up working on parts of the space program in the 1960s. He hated farming and all the back breaking work that went with it.
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