Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 22, 2011
The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. Fortunately, there is no one size fits all plan to debt reduction. A simple prerequisite to debt reduction is knowledge.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 23, 2023
Repaying any debts Entrepreneurs often shoulder substantial debts, whether a business loan, credit lines or personal obligations incurred during the start-up phase. The proceeds from your life insurance policy can be used to repay these debts, ensuring that your family is not responsible for settling them.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
I wonder if that could be part of our national debt problem. He ended up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and only salvaged his estate by selling (after his death) his civil war memoirs. Lincoln was poor much of his life as well, losing everything in a joint venture on a store, but made a comeback with his income as a lawyer.
The Frugal Girl
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
This spring, the gym closed down and sold off their equipment at a deep discount so now I am well stocked for any kettlebell weight I want to use. We bought our house as a short sale in 2008. It doesn’t blend ice as well and the way it is designed makes it super messy if you have to add ingredients in two stages.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 28, 2012
GDP fell by 25% and markets crashed far more than they did in 2008. It took a long time, but the world recovered and recovered very well. In my view there is likely to be a lot of pain in the global economy which is weighed down by huge amounts of debt at personal, business and government levels.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Some banks also hit you with a loss of a portion of principal as well, so it’s important to read the rules and check CD rates before you invest. But when inflation falls, the bond’s payment falls as well. I consider those more risky because you have not just the interest rate risk, but the default risk as well.”
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 18, 2011
In 2008, one of the greatest movies of the decade came to cinemas: The Dark Knight. While the plot, acting, music composition, and special effects are normally what others focus on when watching this movie, there are actually quite a few lessons in personal finance that can be learned from The Dark Knight as well. Well it does.
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