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Build Your Home Food Storage Without Breaking the Bank

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Advantages of Root Cellaring Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether. Just as you can build a solid emergency fund by starting small, it’s possible to build up your home food storage a little at a time. So, what do you do for food storage?

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

Savings Corner

Even as inflation comes down and the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle looks like it’s about to end , the economy still faces the risk of a recession. Most accounts are government-insured up to $250,000 per account type per bank, so you’ll be compensated even if the financial institution fails.

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Why Use Cash?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In 2008-2009 when we had the credit crunch and recession, there was at least one day when stores were not accepting credit. If you use your debit card, and sometimes even if you use a check, you are charged a transaction fee by your bank. I always just go into my bank to get it. Cash is almost universally accepted.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

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Are we on our way to an actual depression (as opposed to the Great Recession)? If you want to read up on that stuff, plenty of it was written in 2008 and 2009. I will go to the bank and stockpile some cash. Write a book about our experiences during the Great Recession and this aftermath of it and offer it for sale.

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HELOC Vs Home Equity Loan: How Do They Work?

Savings Corner

If property values decline abruptly or a recession occurs , the lender could reduce your credit line, freeze it or even demand immediate repayment in full. Compared to earlier years, HELOC originations are actually on par with pre-pandemic norms, while home equity originations are actually above the figures recorded between 2008 and 2021.

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