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Competing With Yourself To Save On Utility Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether you put the savings in a savings account, splurge for an extra drink next time you are at a restaurant, or buy a bigger box of popcorn at the theatre, it’s important to give yourself a little bonus when you succeed at your goals. Reward yourself for a job well done. If you have ceiling fans, use them.

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Ways to Beat Lifestyle Inflation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is what I think would work for me to beat lifestyle inflation: Pretend You’re Not Making More I’ve considered filling out a form with payroll at my work to transfer the difference between what I used to make and live on, and what I now make, into my savings account.

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How to Simplify Your Life to Make it Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you have an old TV lurking anywhere that is never watched? Do you really need to have three TVs in your house anyway? I kept one checking account as the working account and had my salary paid automatically into it. What about the old refrigerator in the garage you only use when you have a party?

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