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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The trees are your investment accounts. You have to plant it, feed it, water it and care for it to make it grow big enough to notice. Figure out what you need to live and put the rest in a secure account. Put the holiday gift of cash into your account. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees.

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Post Holiday Lifestyle Detox

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As somebody who has always believed in the power of a plant based diet, and worked hard to stay healthy and conscious about what she is eating, the holidays are pure sabotage. I have not put a dime into my savings accounts for over a month. Diet Detox. This has demotivated me big time. Financial Detox.

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Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can then use that extra money to pay off some bills, treat yourself to a post-cleaning present or put it into a savings account for a rainy day fund. And in selling on your old stuff you may make some money into the bargain. Make your own cleaning products. Once the clutter has been cleared then the cleaning can begin.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it This will help to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. Remember this account is specifically for your emergency fund. 2 – Decide where to put the money. 21 – Offer house and/or pet sitting services.

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The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year – Details

Coupons Do Work

Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses. Gardening: Plants, flowers, seeds, watering cans, plant food, soil, weed killers, mulch, compost buckets, water hoses. Other Items on Sale: Mattresses, military discounts. June is here. Summer is here.