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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the Great Recession began in 2008/2009, my boss at the time (a Vice President of the company) and her spouse consulted their financial adviser to see what they should do. Why shouldn’t we take that overseas vacation, buy that luxury condo at the lake, get new clothes every change of season, have that spiffy new car?

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If You Are Able, Adopt-a-Family or Senior This Holiday Season

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In 2008, when our youngest was born, we started adopting a senior too. In 2008, when our youngest was born, we started adopting a senior too. As new mothers, we bonded immediately and she was so appreciative of the food and gifts. She was going to have a full, warm meal for the holidays. Every year since 2005 we have adopted a family.

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