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How Downsizing to an Apartment Has Saved Us Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I also suspect that we’ve lowered our carbon footprint a bit as well. When you have a larger property, you have to spend more time and money on yard care, as well as on general maintenance and on making repairs. That usually translates to using fewer resources as well. Plus, there is more local agriculture here as well.

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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

Saving Cents With Sense

Turn to public transit or rides from your car-wielding buddies for longer-distance trips that won’t cut it on foot. You can find cool vintage threads as well to mix and match. 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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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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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Pay a little extra for a hotel closer to a downtown area and public transit? Evaluate the value of your purchase, and consider the likelihood of buying it multiple times, as well as the convenience factor. Sure thing! I won’t have to drive so much; maybe I won’t even have to get a rental car.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Franchise

Savings Corner

For instance, consider food, beauty, home services, real estate, hospitality and fitness — and then take a look at franchise opportunities within the area that interests you most. These can include your personal finances, such as net worth, available capital and credit score, as well as industry and management experience. Foot traffic.

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5 Steps to Saving Money at a Major Sporting Event

Family Balance Sheet

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. Make sure and eat well before you go. We spent the afternoon tailgating, so we didn't need to buy any food once inside the stadium. Take the Bus.

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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.