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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.

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Is Filling the Tank Emptying your Wallet?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You should make sure to choose the car that has the best gas mileage. They are relatively inexpensive (when compared to most cars), and they get great gas mileage. You can often get good financing and end up with a comparable payment (if for a longer term). Tips to Improve Your Car’s Mileage.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage. Saving money on utilities is a practice in green living. 8 Ways to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for.

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