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 used it as a home base to explore many activities and attractions within a days drive. Gather the family.

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. These drastic and unprecedented measures used by central bankers to reignite the economy, revive risk taking and boost investor confidence are akin to “steroids” or “sugar high,” critics say.”.

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. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee! We used free TV for most of our married life (we do now splurge on satellite TV!). This post was written by Marie. . 40,720 Home Repair.

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. Do your best to understand their situation and offer assistance when needed.

At Home 214

At Home Home Parenting Rent 214