Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2012

Going green and saving money is easier said than done when going about it by yourself. But while independence is critical in the successful mastering of money management and sustainability, that doesn’t mean you have to go about these efforts solo. Fuel Consumption Calculator. Green Mortgages Can Save You Cash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2014

It has great fuel economy, at about 40 MPG. At first, my attitude was that if we couldn’t drop my fiancé’s truck in favour of becoming a one-car couple with only my Civic, we wouldn’t be able to save money on transportation costs. We save $30/week, or $120/month on his end by carpooling. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2012

I previously wrote about how I was saving money on gasoline just by driving the speed limit but for this post I wanted to share many more tips on how to make your own car more green and eco-friendly without you having to spend a ton of dough on a new hybrid this year. Change your oil regularly. Remove the roof rack.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. Ratchet up your savings rate every time you get a raise.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 10, 2012

However, none of these tools will help drivers that intentionally or unintentionally sabotage their own fuel economy. Examples of driving habits that decrease fuel economy include poor vehicle maintenance and terrible driving habits. Besides being safe, not speeding can help you save money on fuel as well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

A survey conducted by the MoneySupermarket.com car insurance division revealed that 65% of motorists will consider fuel economy and basic running costs the next time they purchase a new vehicle. Go Green and Save Money by Picking the Right Car is a post from: Prairie EcoThrifter.com. Our Green & Money Savvy Path.

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