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Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Six Carnivals This Week

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Start Talking Cents hosted the Carnival of Personal Finance #357 and included my post, Why Being Rich Is Overrated. Jana’s post, Factors to Consider When Accepting a Job was included in the Yakezie Carnival – Severe Weather Edition hosted by Money Qanda as well as the Financial Carnival for Young Adults #8 hosted by 20’s Finances.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

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Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. Buying gasoline. Talk about various car expenses, besides gasoline, like oil, windshield washer fluid, mechanics, tuneups, tires, car payment interest and etc.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

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You can even reward them with extra allowance with the money saved on gasoline and car upkeep. Personal Finances – A Thrifty Lifestyle Is A Sustainable Lifestyle Our economic stability is also a key aspect in maintaining a healthy outlook and plays an integral part in a sustainable lifestyle.

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

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I drop a bundle each year (both money and time) on my week long Grandma Rie’s Money Camp where I try to help the kids learn about and experience personal finance concepts. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7

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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

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Attention, personal finance readers and gurus! A lot of you would classify indoor plumbing, central heat, grocery money and gasoline as ‘needs’ But wait, are they really always needs? You think you know the difference between a need and a want – right? Really, are you sure ? Why do we care about want vs. need?

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

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Over the past 12 months, the gasoline index has increased 32.4 Guest Post Author Bio: The following is a guest post by Lisa at Frugal Living , an Australian personal finance blog created to help readers figure out how to save money and watch your own spending habits. According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

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For the rest of you, keep gasoline usage in mind. 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. Use your car’s cruise control option at a speed of 60 miles per hour or less to increase gas mileage.

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