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How Downsizing to an Apartment Has Saved Us Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are also better about the way we make food purchases. Since we don’t have an extra freezer to store items anymore, we aren’t buying huge amounts of food. This has led to a smaller grocery bill, even though food costs more out here. We’ve been making an effort to ensure that our food doesn’t go bad.

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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

Saving Cents With Sense

Keep your bank account from reaching zero with these money-saving tips: On Foot. Turn to public transit or rides from your car-wielding buddies for longer-distance trips that won’t cut it on foot. You can also get 10 percent off at food chains like Burger King, Dairy Queen and Domino’s. Thrift Store Style.

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Pay a little extra for a hotel closer to a downtown area and public transit? Easy Foods to Make at Home Instead of Buying at the Store Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used How to Be a Frugal Shopper How to Save Money on Transport Costs The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses. Go Frugal Money Tips' Sure thing!

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Ways Going Green Can Improve Your Health — And Save You Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I admit that I’m not the greenest person out there, although I am working to improve, from participating in my utility’s efforts to increase power from renewable resources to looking for local produce and food sources whenever possible. Many of the local farms that provide food also adhere to different practices.

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5 Steps to Saving Money at a Major Sporting Event

Family Balance Sheet

Here are five tips to help you save money when attending a major sporting event. Furthermore, many public transit systems offer transportation to these venues. One way that sporting events get into your pocketbook is with the cost of the food. What tips do you have for saving money at major sporting events?

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What Are You Giving Up to Save Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m all for saving money and inspiring people to cook their own food, but I worry about the trade offs. Is it really worth it to give up whole foods (not the store, the actual foods) to save money? For instance, at FinCon I was using public transit to get around town and to and from the host hotel to save money on cabs.