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How to Save Money on Transport Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ditching your car in favour of using public transport more often is great for the environment and by not having your car on the road as much, you can do your bit for the planet. Here’s how to save money on getting around. Saving on Train Tickets. If you’re travelling by train most days, you can save with a season ticket.

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Eco-Conscious Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

You saved time and you saved money. It's great, because it also saves you money too. Shop at farmers’ markets Support local farmers, butchers, florists and artisans by shopping at open-air markets. Eat at food carts Another way to save on meals is to eat at food carts. those savings are passed on to you.

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Forget the Small Stuff; Save Money on Bigger Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the personal finance world, it’s common to focus on all the small ways you can save money each day. The idea is that small savings add up over time. Cut out that $5 premium coffee from your weekday routine, and you could save $100 per month, $1,200 per year, and $12,000 after 10 years. Rethink Your Transportation.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We aren’t interested in the aggressive investing that is often common in the FIRE movement, but rather creating an enjoyable life below our means, and saving the difference. What’s your best frugal win?

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Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The date of the travel is important since rates for accommodations and transportation vary depending on the season. This is so to keep the amount spent on transportation at a minimum. Some websites offer discounted airline, tour and hotel bundles that can actually save some money. Food and shopping.

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Saving Money on Food While On the Road

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have averaged 2-3 trips per year within North America, each one bringing different money saving (and splurging) opportunities and challenges. Alcohol was dirt cheap in New Orleans, and transportation was a very small line on our budget in New York City. Grocery Shop. How have you saved money on food while travelling?

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How Downsizing to an Apartment Has Saved Us Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Now that we don’t have to pay extra for repairs or for maintenance, we are saving a bit each month. But you don’t have to downsize to an apartment for these savings.

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