Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Hmmmm, in 2008 one of the biggest fears was that credit markets would dry up causing massive restrictions in banks lending to one another and therefore massive refusals to lend money to us. Ahem… , we all saw real estate fall in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – but do you believe that it is now on the rebound?

Economical 213

Economical Real Estate Making 2008 213

Discount Coder UK

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Since the recession hit in 2008 more of us than ever have gone self-employed or freelance, or set up Limited companies. In fact the number of people deciding to go it alone has increased by 374,000 since the start of the financial crisis, and now stands at a whopping 4.2 That’s one heck of.

Recession 50

Recession 2008 50

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2011

I graduated from college in 2008 with a degree in Finance. Do you remember 2008? Join clubs that pertain to your major and start building relationships with companies in your area! I know it sounds radical, but experience is what every company out there is looking for. If you have to, offer them your services for no pay!

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College Student 2008 Graduation 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

And there are actually several companies producing software to help you do just that. Verdiem first released a computer energy-saving program called Edison in 2008 with the intent of reducing a computer’s energy usage through scheduled “suspension”, which basically amounts to a sleep mode. Software Options.

Software 188

Software Office Computers Saving 188

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

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. Protecting your employees Your employees are pivotal to the success of your business–their skills, time and dedication are crucial in helping your company thrive.

Life Insurance 52

Life Insurance Insurance Debt College Tuition 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2014

Despite having climbed their way up the corporate ladder and proving their value in millions of revenue and/or savings for the companies they worked for, the structure of each company was changing such that my parents were no longer necessary, regardless of their past performance.

Emergency Fund 174

Emergency Fund Insurance Recession Unemployment 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 31, 2018

Buy Stocks in a Gold Company. You can also buy stocks in a company that mines gold. During the 2008 crisis, the gold price was 3 times higher than the dollar. These are tangible forms of gold that can be sold in future. Having gold as a possession does feel good, however, the main issue is its storage. Gold ETFs. Final Word!

Economical 100

Economical Politics 2008 Wedding 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

However, my employer granted company stock options to me (along with others at my level). Every year, for 10 years, the company granted a number of option shares, which could be exercised at the strike price after such and such a period. At the time, I didn’t know what they were so I had to dig in and learn about them.

Money 162

Money Bank Banking Taxes 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 28, 2012

GDP fell by 25% and markets crashed far more than they did in 2008. Some companies such as AT&T are paying over 5% a year. Once you have purchased the stocks , you literally just hold onto them for as long as the company has strong fundamentals. The truth is financial markets have always had these “panic” events.

Money 186

Money 2008 Bargain CD 186

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Nordic Naturals is a company from Norway centered around fish oils. In 2008, the sustainability of these Peruvian fisheries was ranked as number one in the world. I love socially responsible companies and Nordic Naturals definitely is one! It is an essential supplement to promote optimal pet health and wellness at home.

Pets 109

Pets Giveaway 2008 Health and Beauty 109

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 3, 2012

Skidders launched in 2008 as a division of a larger company called Celebrity International, Inc., “Made to be worn both indoors and outdoors, hassle-free and skid-proof Skidders socks and shoes promote healthy development for growing feet while providing freedom of movement, traction and protection.

2008 45

2008 Outdoors Growing Shoes 45

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 26, 2014

You could potentially sell any future structured settlement or annuity payments to a company like J.G. Those who have manageable debt and enough income to pay it off in a reasonable amount of time should contribute the maximum amount to their 401(k) plans that the company will match.

Emergency Fund 71

Emergency Fund Goals 2008 Debt 71

Saving In Akron

MARCH 4, 2011

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Freebie Friday 113

Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Arbys 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

We planned our purchase in the heady days just prior to the recession of 2008/2009. Gathering supplies, deep cleaning, locating companies to clean between rentals, posting information on advertisement sites, responding to queries, billing clients, and many more tasks eat time. Property value appreciation. Gather the family.

Vacation 124

Vacation Rent Taxes 2007 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2012

Concerned greenies took to Facebook, where their own walls and that of NWF were filled with admonishments and disbelief that an environmental organization could possibly be partnering with a company known for making pesticides. A petition to encourage NWF to end the partnership was started, and in days it had hundreds of signatures.

Press 201

Press 2005 2008 Media 201

For the Mommas

MAY 10, 2012

Fortunately, there are companies at work to help keep our kids safer online. I was thrilled to learn that Go Daddy, a company I do business with regularly, is one of those companies. Go Daddy has help pass both the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act and the Protect our Children Act of 2008.

Win 69

Win Kids and Family 2008 Full Time 69

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

In 2008, one of the greatest movies of the decade came to cinemas: The Dark Knight. Number 6 : Amanda at My Dollar Plan gives us a list of companies that will pay you to reuse items that you already own. I think more companies should jump on this initiative. Jason shares his tips on how to make your site stand out.

Money 159

Money Personal Finance Finance Credit Cards 159

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Two years later, Michael took the company public and it debuted on the NASDAQ exchange. And there’s a new generation running the company, too. The cultured dairy drink had been popular in Eastern Europe for centuries, but Smolyansky was determined to share his delicious health secret with his newfound home.

Giveaway 77

Giveaway Michael's United States 2002 77

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

If you want to read up on that stuff, plenty of it was written in 2008 and 2009. Here are some of the actions I could take during this downturn in the economy to benefit the long term growth of our future family members: Set up a family investment partnership or company, fund it and help the grown kids invest it’s assets.

Recession 176

Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

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. The comfort of an evening in company of your long time spouse or good friend. They asked him what would likely cause us to come out of recession.

Spendthrift 100

Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

My copy has a copyright date of 2008. Some folks don’t really bother to look at the data from the company itself, they instead rely on price movement in the financial markets. When I retired, I used this method to re-invest the proceeds from my company 401K (that I had rolled into an IRA). Technical analysis (chartists).

401K 100

401K Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 31, 2012

Based in Spokane, Washington, the company was the winner of a regional university business plan competition and was subsequently co-founded in 2008 by Gonzaga University graduates Josh Neblett, Sarah Wollnick and their Adjunct Professor, Tom Simpson.

Green 72

Green Laundry Giveaway Cycle 72

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

She ignored collectors and now the card company is suing. Many people have lost homes since the 2008 downturn, however, a new government program has helped to prevent an enormous increase in homelessness so far. She borrowed money to satisfy the city when they cited her for repairs that needed to be done on the house.

Friends And Family Sale 189

Friends And Family Sale Taxes Insurance Money 189

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

That was in 2008, so you might imagine how that turned out! We actually earned $30-50 cash back from our credit card company every month, which ironically went right back to our debt pay off. Luckily, even without misguided financial beliefs, we did pay off a significant portion of our debt before having kids.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

However, I’m probably in that mode right now stock from my pre-retirement company. Don’t we all wish we had kept a closer eye on the events prior to 2008 and 2009 and sold our positions prior to that! I confess to being an amateur on this after the 2008 crash. Don’t Trust The Majority Opinion.

Psychology 203

Psychology Economy 2008 At&T 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 9, 2013

Despite the enduring post-2008 market quagmire, the latter half of 2012 was an especially strong year for the market. Environmentally conscious investors will naturally want to avoid companies with questionable ecological records. Much of the company’s ‘bounce back’ was carried on the back of a series of promising disclosures.

New Year's 188

New Year's Real Estate Wellness 2012 188

Frugal Luxuries

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

In the interest of full disclosure, this is my very first sponsored post (although we''ve been approached numerous times since the 2008 creation of this blog). At the core of the company is a great respect for the integrity of the creative individual, this is evident in the uniqueness of their retail offerings! Why Uncommon Goods ?

Gifts 49

Gifts Plants Catalog DIY 49

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

We bought our house as a short sale in 2008. I will say that the pandemic years were especially challenging though – I barely kept my sanity trying to ship our goods out of the country). The plan is for us to both retire around age 58 and move back to the small town where I grew up. What’s your best frugal win?

Iowa 166

Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 166

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2013

November 29, 2163 - Excerpt from business plan of Marina Stylus’s company ArchTrashOlogists, Inc. These regulations were in response to the 2008 – 2020 practice by the more developed nations (where legislation already existed) of dumping waste on other continents. Background. However, these programs met with limited success.

Economical 188

Economical Recycle Recycled Recycling 188