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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We started by categorizing our bills and spending into groups, such as housing and transportation. We wanted to see where we were spending most of our money, and whether there is any opportunity for us to cut down on any of those bills as a result of the combination of our finances. Money Tips'

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How Downsizing to an Apartment Has Saved Us Money

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While the cost of living in our new town in Pennsylvania is higher than we experienced in Utah, we are actually saving money each month due to downsizing. The result has been that we have been able to support locally-grown food, on top of saving money on our bill. Public Transportation and Other Amenities.

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5 Steps to Saving Money at a Major Sporting Event

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Here are five tips to help you save money when attending a major sporting event. Furthermore, many public transit systems offer transportation to these venues. What tips do you have for saving money at major sporting events? Editor's Note: Another way to save money is to go to the minor league games.

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Minimize Your Impact on the Environment with Your Finances

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Saving Money. Have you ever considered saving money to be more “Green”? The simplest way to save money, and to help the environment is not purchase items that you don’t need. These help to save money and energy especially in cold weather seasons. Transportation. Well actually it is.

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Pay a little extra for a hotel closer to a downtown area and public transit? Easy Foods to Make at Home Instead of Buying at the Store Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used How to Be a Frugal Shopper How to Save Money on Transport Costs The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses.

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What Are You Giving Up to Save Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This lady has been blowing up, from The Today Show to The View, she is inspiring folks all over the country to save money by eating in! I’m all for saving money and inspiring people to cook their own food, but I worry about the trade offs. Saving money isn’t always as clear-cut as it seems. Money Tips'