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Archive for May 2011

How I’m Inherently Frugal

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
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This post was written by Denise.I am thrilled to be joining the Prairie EcoThrifter family.  It is a perfect fit for me, as frugality is my hobby and passion, but I also find myself very attracted to the “go green” movement.  The fact that the Prairie EcoThrifter focuses heavily on both topics – frugality ...

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Categories : Go Frugal

Many thanks to The Family CEO for including my post The ABC's of Debt Reduction in this week's Totally Money Carnival. Please check out the carnival and the load of great submissions from other experts in personal finance.

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Categories : Appearances In
iStock 000002092385XSmall 150x150 Ethical Investing is Gaining Popularity

It may seem impossible but it is possible to make money and do good at the same time. As more individuals become concerned about the environment and the social impact of their investments, ethical investing is becoming increasingly popular. Investors are looking to become more aware of the day to day activities of large corporations. ...

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Categories : Money Tips
iStock 000001893657XSmall 150x150 Save Taxes:  Negotiate A Reduction in Your Assessed Value

This post was written by Marie.If you own real estate, you have been, or someday will be, confronted with a rise in your assessed property value.  This usually leads to an increase in your real estate taxes!Increases in your assessed value can sometimes be negotiated downward, saving you tax money.  In some cases, just ...

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Categories : Money Tips

Starting tomorrow morning, we’ll have three more new staff writers hanging out here at Prairie Eco-Thrifter.  Like I mentioned a couple weeks ago, my goal here at PET is to bring a wide range of viewpoints and strategies to the world of personal finance, living green, saving money, and being healthy.You have all met Derek ...

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Categories : Milestones

Today I have a guest post up at Budgeting in the Fun Stuff on How to Develop Passive Income. Please check it out as well as the great tips Crystal has to share.

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Can Electric Cars Really Save You Money?

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
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Guest Post Author Bio:  Miles Walker is a freelance blogger who usually writes about car insurance over at Car Insurance Comparison .org. His recent review looked at where to get North Carolina car insurance.As gasoline prices quickly approach an average of $4 a gallon across the country, many people are looking once again at hybrid cars as a ...

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Categories : Go Green, Money Tips

Work Harder, Then Work Smarter

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
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This post was written by Derek.Are you currently struggling to pay the bills from month to month? Are you wondering how your friends seem to be surviving without effort? How are you going to turn things around?If you're asking yourself the questions above, you'd better make some changes to your life in a hurry! Now, of ...

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Categories : Money Tips
iStock 000010795471XSmall 150x150 The ABCs of Debt Reduction

The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. It will take years to see a dramatic reversal of the unemployment trend that saw the US unemployment rate nearly reach 10%.  As a result of the recession, many have resolved to forever alter the way that they conduct their household ...

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Categories : Money Tips

Yakezie Blog Swap #7

Saturday, May 21st, 2011
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Thanks to all the amazing bloggers that took part in our 7th Yakezie blog swap this week.Our topic was: “Balancing Frugality and Fun.” I can't believe the variety of ideas and different perspectives that came out of these posts. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading each one of these and I am honoured to be a part of ...

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