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Six Eco-friendly Ways to Save Money for You and Your Family

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Heading into the summer, gas prices will continue to go up, so transportation alternatives can really help. Carpooling, public transportation, and biking are all terrific ways to cut down trips to the gas pump while decreasing your own personal carbon footprint left on the environment. Energy efficient tax credits.

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More Drilling is Not The Solution We Need for Our Energy Future

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But oil is a finite resource, no matter how you slice it. Don’t believe anyone when they say drilling will bring down gas prices right away; it won’t. While the number of drilling permits issued has increased by something like 360% over the last 10 years, gas prices have tripled during the same period.

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

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Dr. Dean presents Gas Prices Rise: What Say You? Kevin presents How to Determine If You Should File for a Tax Extension posted at Moolanomy , saying, “Many people believe filing a tax extension is a frugal way of holding on to money a bit longer before having to pay taxes.

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