Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

When I flew a lot for work, I exclusively used American Airlines because I wanted to make sure all my trip miles were consolidated into one rewards account. Here’s what I do to make sure I can take a free vacation or trip at least once a year using just my points: Use the card to pay for everything. Pay any tax bills with the card.

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Vacation Credit Cards Frugal Airline 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2012

While some families are doing this while living comfortably, others are forced to make spending cuts just to survive until the next paycheck hits the bank. The American culture is wrought with excessive spending so it is no surprise that the typical household overspends on necessities such as food, gas, utilities, and phone usage.

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Phones Bills Money Saving Money 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Know that money is limited and people need to make choices between things. Make change. Check the register receipt with them to show them how it lists out the items, the price and the taxes (a great opening to introduce the concept of why we have taxes). Buying gasoline. When you get home with the groceries.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2012

From education to taxes to the deficit to foreign policy, the candidates tell us what we want to hear only to constantly change positions throughout their elected tenure. It makes up our homes, where we work, where our families travel to, and how we enjoy the time we are allotted here on Earth. Without it, we have nothing.

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Election Education Taxes Politics 188