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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

We also made a few new needed purchases for our home, such as a new patio umbrella and a cover for our gas grill. For one-time special occasions, ask friends if you can borrow instead of buying new. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? My mother recently borrowed some luggage from us for a plane trip.

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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

Saving Cents With Sense

Money spent on gas, insurance, parking permits and maintenance will find its way back into your wallet. Thrift Store Style. Thrift stores, on the other hand, offer affordable, stylish clothing. Many shoppers are now turning to thrift stores to find fashionable items. Dining Hall. Broadband vs. DSL.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

Manual cars are generally cheaper than automatic and have better gas mileage because they are lighter weight). It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group. This is recent.