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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad.

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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

Family Balance Sheet

Way back in 2008 I signed up for a Upromise account and then it sat unused for many years. Back in 2008, I was a mama to a toddler and infant, so a lot of things slipped my mind. To take advantage of the bonuses, you must link your eligible 529 College Savings Account. Instead, it is my honest review. Hello, 2020.

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Why Life Insurance Should Be Part of Every Entrepreneur’s Business Plan – Life Happens

Savings Corner

Benefits of Life Insurance for Entrepreneurs and their Families Integrating life insurance into your business plan can provide a multitude of advantages for both you and your family. Take Mike Jaap , for example, who used the cash value in his policy to keep his small business afloat during the economic crisis in 2008.

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FREE Kindle Book: The Silence of Trees

Saving With Shellie

This book was a semifinalist in the 2008 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. Remember, you don’t need an Amazon Kindle to take advantage. It’s a historical fiction about a woman from the Ukraine who lived during WWII. Check out the hundreds of free titles available from Amazon. Remember Amazon prices change frequently.

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4 Tips To Starting Your Financial Plan

Saving Cents With Sense

The easiest way to build your proverbial nest egg is by taking advantage of free money whenever possible. When economic conditions started deteriorating in late 2008, the prices of both gold and silver began to skyrocket. When crude oil prices more than tripled from 2004 to 2008, so did the price of an ounce of silver.

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Should You Consider Investing Your Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

GDP fell by 25% and markets crashed far more than they did in 2008. There are many advantages to investing in the financial markets as I have discussed above, but only you can decide if you are prepared to take such a risk with your money. The truth is financial markets have always had these “panic” events.

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Enrollment is OPEN for Elite Blog Academy

Family Balance Sheet

I opened FBS in late 2008 when I was a stay at home mom to a toddler and an infant. Take advantage of the critical—but often ignored—connection between SEO and ad revenue. For me, this course came at the right time. I toyed with FBS for years, but I never gave it or myself a chance to create a self-sustaining website.

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