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4 Ways to Re-Claim Some Free Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can outsource taxes, financial management, even banking. One such habit is watching television. While it is sometimes nice to be able to relax in front of the TV after a long day, television can seriously impede on our free time. As a home owner, you can outsource yard and home maintenance , cleaning, repairs. Break Habits.

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How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Any housing related insurance fees and property taxes are also important to include. Leave out cable television and satellite television. You would need to add in the cost of all necessary utilities like gas, electricity, telephone and water. Also, remove DSL and cable modem expenses.

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Consumer Reports | Top 3 Blu-ray Player Deals

Saving Cents With Sense

However, it is also important to purchase good quality so that you will get the most out of your money, not only for the player, but also for the television that it will be played on. Keep in mind that when you are deciding which retailer to purchase your next Blu-ray through you will not be charged tax at Amazon. Sears : $119.99.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. Instead of paying for television programming, view free TV or cheap movies on Netflix (or maybe even read a real book!). Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child. Use up your food. Plan uses for your leftovers.

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Stock Market Sectors: 11 Official GICS Groups

Savings Corner

At the other end are media and entertainment companies, including both older media like television and radio and interactive media via the internet and newer forms of communication. Telecommunication services providers make up one wing of the sector.

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Don’t let an attempt to save $5 here and $10 there land you with legal trouble, tax problems, or hundreds of dollars in fines. However, don’t go out and drop $2,000 on a 55″ LED, 3D television just because you’ve had a good financial week. Lesson : At the end of the day, you still have to live with yourself.

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Breakdown of 2011 Epcot Food and Wine Festival: Part 3

Saving Everyday

These events are where festival attendees can get up close and personal with some of their favorite chefs, television stars, and celebrities. Prices do not include tax. There are a ton of cooking demonstrations, seminars and lessons, food and beverage samplings (yum!), and so much more! But there is a catch.