Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

We planned our purchase in the heady days just prior to the recession of 2008/2009. We paid around $200,000 in 2007 for the property with an extra amount for furnishings and a slip in a yet-to-be-built boat dock. We planned to rent out the property and thought it would rent quite a few days of the year. Property value appreciation.

Vacation 124

Vacation Rent Taxes 2007 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2013

We individual investors have all become market skittish since the recent huge recession and economic downturn. I’d rather buy stocks at a lower price and sell them at a higher one if I can. It’s hard for me, emotionally to avoid trying to time the market.

Economy 187

Economy Money Recession Real Estate 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Hubby retired in July 2007. Then the Great Recession hit so I postponed for a few years. In 2010, my company was just preparing to do their first round of recession related layoffs. I’m retired! I have been since April 7, 2010. Make sure you have the financial backing to quit your job! Lesson Two – Exit Smartly.

Real Estate 207

Real Estate Money Recession Work 207

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. Since cable became widely available in 1990 and we got satellite TV in 2007, we had 17 years of savings of about $51 a month (fees for one step above basic cable) – total savings over 17 years being $10,404.

Home and Garden 198

Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

A recent study by the Pew Research Center found that 25% of parents have one or more of their adult children living back at home with them, while a 2007 Canadian census showed that 44% of adult children between 20 and 29 have moved back in.

At Home 214

At Home Home Parenting Rent 214