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How Downsizing to an Apartment Has Saved Us Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I also suspect that we’ve lowered our carbon footprint a bit as well. When you have a larger property, you have to spend more time and money on yard care, as well as on general maintenance and on making repairs. That usually translates to using fewer resources as well. Plus, there is more local agriculture here as well.

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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

Saving Cents With Sense

Turn to public transit or rides from your car-wielding buddies for longer-distance trips that won’t cut it on foot. You can find cool vintage threads as well to mix and match. Money spent on gas, insurance, parking permits and maintenance will find its way back into your wallet. Thrift Store Style.

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Minimize Your Impact on the Environment with Your Finances

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Well actually it is. By avoiding to pay for even little things like plastic bags at the grocery store or recycling and returning your empty glasses, not only do you save money, but you help the planet as well. This helps with the flushing, as well as preventing you from wasting money with each flush. Saving Money.

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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

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Both of our jobs require access to a car now and then, and I often must drive to communities which don’t have access to public transit for my work. Right now, it is not realistic for us to become a one car family.

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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? Evaluate the value of your purchase, and consider the likelihood of buying it multiple times, as well as the convenience factor. Sure thing! I won’t have to drive so much; maybe I won’t even have to get a rental car.

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Ways Going Green Can Improve Your Health — And Save You Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So, not only do you reduce the pollution from driving an individual vehicle, taking public transit and/or riding your bike also provides you the chance to add a little more exercise to your life. And, of course, if you ride the bike to work, or to perform other errands, you are getting good exercise.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Franchise

Savings Corner

These can include your personal finances, such as net worth, available capital and credit score, as well as industry and management experience. Is the area you want to open well-known as an area in which franchises like yours can get customers in the door? Is your prospective location near public transit, or is there ample parking?