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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. Our only spending going forward will be for essentials, such as our mortgage, utilities, groceries, our Medi-Share premium , and fuel for the cars.

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Bring on the Affordable Green Family Cars

Saving Cents With Sense

What’s more is that many of these 40-plus miles-per-gallon cars aren’t the two-seat vehicles normally associated with good gas mileage, but models fit for the whole family. So what can be attributed to automakers developing more fuel-efficient cars without classifying them as hybrids or electrics? So yes, it can fit the whole family.

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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It has great fuel economy, at about 40 MPG. Right now, it is not realistic for us to become a one car family. Since it costs about $20/day in gas for my partner to take the truck, and my car has at least double the fuel economy, when we carpool, he drives the car.

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether by bus, trolley, train or auto, the need to get to work hits everyone hard in a depressed economy. fuel prices rose 1.9 Following a pre-planned route not only saves money and fuel – it also reduces your carbon footprint while trekking to and fro to run errands. Smart Commute. percent in August 2011, after a 4.7

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I may replenish our supply of fuel oil, matches, candles, lamp oil and wicks. This Is An Opportunity to Build Family Wealth. Some of you may know that I am on a mission to build wealth across generations in my family. Hamilton as well as Family Wealth – Keeping It in the Family by James E. Hughes, Jr.

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Hot Freebies and Deals for New Years Eve and New Years Day 2017

Coupons Do Work

31 is the last day for new customers to earn 10 percent off along with free economy shipping, plus free shipping and gift packing when they sign up for the email list. Family Christian: Take 30 percent off one regularly priced item with promo code SNOWY30 through New Year’s Eve. Tory Burch: Dec. No coupon code needed. Good through Dec.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I totally agree.