Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Are we on our way to an actual depression (as opposed to the Great Recession)? Even if you aren’t invested in the market, you wonder if this will ripple down to you in the form of more job losses, higher prices, inflation, benefit reductions and belt cinching. Share tips on surviving economic downturns within the family.

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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. They asked him what would likely cause us to come out of recession. During the long 7 years since the crisis, many people lost jobs and houses.

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Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

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. In fact, the long-suffering housing market also experienced a rebound, proving that the economic turnaround has been broad in scope. He can be reached at andrewjack.fletcher@gmail.com or on Twitter at @FreeTheFoodie.

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New Year's Real Estate Wellness 2012 188