Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 8, 2013

Personal debt has unfortunately become a way of life in the 21 st century with levels reaching all time highs. Easy credit, a have-it-now mentality and the consumer-driven society have all created this situation. A recent survey in the US showed that increasing numbers of people are filing for bankruptcy as their debts reach levels they simply cannot service.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2013

Most people spend an average of 40 hours a week at work. If you are one of these people, then you will probably know that once you are at work then the chances of getting some rest or doing leisure activities during working hours are very small. This is the cause of high stress levels at work, and this is also the reason why people need leisure activities to take their mind off work.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2013

Losing weight and getting in shape has always been perceived as a difficult task, especially after the holidays. This is exactly why a bunch of people turn to infomercial products and diet pills to get back in shape. Fortunately, anyone can be healthy and fit through the help of proper dieting and exercise. There are many things you can do to lose the extra 10 pounds which you gained through the holidays.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

Hi everyone. This week has been crazy for me. I literally feel spun. I have started a new job at work which is great but also very overwhelming as I still need to keep up doing my old job until my replacement is hired and trained. I also serve on a Board that is ramping up full swing after the holidays which is leaving me with little time to catch my breath.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 9, 2013

With 2012 wrapped up, I’m sure we’re all more than pleased that not only did we avoid the fiscal cliff, but we also managed to see a positive year for the stock market. Despite the enduring post-2008 market quagmire, the latter half of 2012 was an especially strong year for the market. In fact, the long-suffering housing market also experienced a rebound, proving that the economic turnaround has been broad in scope.

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