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Friday Links – Whirlwind Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There were as always a ton of great reads out this week which I have highlighted below: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Heidi at Personal Finance Journey has a great post about eating well but saving more –it can be done! Simple Finance Blog can help you decide which insurance is best for you.

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How To Haggle For A Bargain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If they tell me it is not currently on sale, I will politely ask to speak with a manager and ask them the same questions. Again, you want to always be polite when asking for a discount. He also produces a blog where he writes about frugal living, personal finance, and the adventures of raising three active children.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. 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!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Boomers claim to have redefined many aspects of life – from open family dialoge to ways to influence politics, now are they redefining grandparenthood? 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.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. posted at Your Finances Simplified , saying, “One of the things that investment gurus always emphasize is to diversify, diversify and diversify. YFS presents What Is Asset Allocation and Why Is It Important?

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5 Things You Can Learn From Poker Players

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Recognizing all of the economic and political factors that affect the investment before jumping in can make or break a stockbroker. He didn’t have a degree in finance or experience as a stockbroker, but he was making a living at online poker. Manage Money Carefully. The amount of poker chips each player has changes rapidly.

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The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money with Vouchers and Coupons

Koupon Karen

Disciplined usage of available voucher codes and coupons catalyzes positive personal finance outcomes. Don’t Fear Haggling If a coupon expires just shy of a planned purchase or product gets discontinued, politely conversing with customer service often yields goodwill extensions or substitutions.