Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 29, 2013

Unless you work from home, and your commute consists of walking downstairs (like mine does), you likely spend between five minutes and an hour or more getting to your workplace. If you drive your own car, you probably have to pay for gas. Commuting often comes with any job that you get. What do you think of your commute?

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Insurance Transportation Public Transit Cars 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Amanda from the ReadyForZero blog writes How to Fight Back Against Illegal and Unfair Debt Collection Practices in an effort to teach you exactly what the debt collectors do and don’t have a right to do so you can fight back against illegal practices. Considering the work from home approach? It May Not Matter.

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Fridays Debt Gas Mileage Financial Goals 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2012

Plus, green cars tend to help you save money on gas, right? After all, if you have a greener car that gets better gas mileage , you don’t have to fill up as often. With the Prius as our main car for my husband’s commute to work (I work from home) and our main errand and travel car, it’s easy to save up.

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Cars Car Green Money 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Every minute spent inching along the freeway equates to increasing greenhouse gas emissions that are fueling (pardon the pun) global warming. In addition, everyone will save a ton of money on car-related expenses (including gas and maintenance). Mass Transit.

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T-Mobile Fuel Work Cars 203

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Transportation: Unless you’re lucky enough to work from home, you will need to factor in transportation costs when deciding where to live. For others, it involves driving your car, and that means factoring in car repairs, gas, tolls and parking. For some, these costs include taking public transportation.

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Calculators Tools Transportation Healthcare 52

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Friday: Homemade Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce This soup takes some time from start to finish, but I work from home on Fridays, so I had the time. Trust me, it is worth the effort! Saturday: We will be in NYC for a day trip.

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Frugal Cheap Fridays Win 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member. Schools usually only had one or two TVs available for the entire school.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180