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Can Electric Cars Really Save You Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

His recent review looked at where to get North Carolina car insurance. As gasoline prices quickly approach an average of $4 a gallon across the country, many people are looking once again at hybrid cars as a way to cut expenditures from their budget and save money. Gasoline and Hybrids. Other Costs of a Hybrid.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As I prepared to hold a Money Camp for my young grandchildren last year, I researched various educational standards to review what kids can learn at various ages. They start to notice that you can trade toys, or trade money for stuff (like a ride on the grocery store pony or candy at the checkout aisle). Make change.

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How Do You Handle Increasing Expenses?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It was the email that arrives each November informing me that the information regarding our health care coverage options for the next calendar year was available for review, and the enrollment period would be opening soon. Gasoline : We currently budget $75 a week for gasoline which translates to a tank of gas for our van.