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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We then looked at how much each item in that group cost us; gas, property and car insurance, maintenance, etc. 400/month gas for truck. 130/month gas for car. It has great fuel economy, at about 40 MPG. Right now, it is not realistic for us to become a one car family. 187/month car insurance.

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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 yes, it can fit the whole family. Kia Rio: The Kia Rio is affordable, economical and a great family-friendly vehicle. The basic model has a 1.6-liter,

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Buying a Home With the Help of Mortgage Insurance

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But more significantly, it’s also prevalent in the big things; buying an enormous five-bedroom house for a family of three, for example, that takes up vital resources (gas, electricity) in addition to costing a fortune. In this economy, unfortunately, it may be the only way to prevent foreclosure.

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Free and Cheap Kindle eBooks: Life Begins at 60, The Red Sun and More

For the Mommas

How to Feed a Family of 4 or More for Less Than $200 by Melissa ‘Liss’ Burnell. Despite the economy and lousy gas prices, you can still feed a family of four or more for under $200 a month using these simple tried and true techniques. Life Begins at 60: A New View on Motherhood by Frieda Birnbaum.

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

Saving Cents With Sense

It’s still a tough economy, but these smart financial decisions help you stay ahead of the financial troubles that your peers face. Your parents, especially if they are baby boomers, grew up in a vibrant economy that afforded them many advantages. Don’t Compare Your Living Situation to Your Parents.

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Affordable Prescription Sunglasses & Children’s Glasses for the Summer

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The costs can really add up, too, if you have more than one person in your household that wears glasses, so finding affordable prescription eyeglasses is important for a family budget. If you haven’t looked into ZenniOptical yet, you might want to because they offer affordable eyeglasses and sunglasses for everyone in the family.

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Best Diaper Deals | Retail Stores & Amazon 10/1–10/8

Saving Cents With Sense

Also included are diaper deals from Amazon and most include FREE Shipping which save on gas to have them delivered straight to your door. :: CVS. Luvs Family Packs – $17.99. Pampers Economy Packs – $34. Huggies Economy Packs – $34. Looking for the best diaper deals this week? Final Price = $26 for 4 ($6.50

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