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Meet a Reader | Maria in Florida

The Frugal Girl

However, our deep desire to retire early in order to enjoy our golden years fueled our efforts to save consistently for retirement. Staying in place as we age is important to us so making sure our mortgage is paid off is a top priority. At tax time, Uncle Sam took $5,000 right back. What’s your coffee-making method?

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Rural Revival – How Biofuel Production Is Transforming the UK’s Countryside Economy

Koupon Karen

Biofuel is increasingly gaining attention as a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Environmental Impact Biofuels offer a promising solution to mitigating climate change by reducing air pollution and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels.

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How Much Car Can I Afford?

Savings Corner

That should include the cost of car payments , fuel, insurance and more. Decide between leasing and buying Whether you’re leasing or buying a car makes a difference in what you can afford. When insurance, fuel and other regular monthly expenses are included, the cost should not exceed 20 percent of your monthly take-home pay.

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Eco-Friendly Commuting: What Are Some Options?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In addition to the hours of your life you’ll never get back and the high cost of fuel that’s eating away at your paycheck, there are also environmental concerns to consider. Every minute spent inching along the freeway equates to increasing greenhouse gas emissions that are fueling (pardon the pun) global warming.

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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The cost of fuel is becoming prohibitive for drivers of larger vehicles, so much so that sales of the big, thirsty vehicles like Hummers are on the decline. My fuel costs have almost halved with my nifty little new car, I have saved hundreds of dollars on insurance and it is a breeze to park!

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Our only spending going forward will be for essentials, such as our mortgage, utilities, groceries, our Medi-Share premium , and fuel for the cars. We’ll concentrate on numbers 1 – 3, so we can make our emergency savings last as long as possible. Fortunately, we won’t be driving much. Cash is King.

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Stock Market Sectors: 11 Official GICS Groups

Savings Corner

We categorize stocks into sectors to make it easy to compare companies that have similar business models. Sectors also make it easier to compare which stocks are making the most money. It includes oil and gas exploration and production companies, as well as producers of other consumable fuels like coal and ethanol.