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The ABC’s of Debt Reduction

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. As a result of the recession, many have resolved to forever alter the way that they conduct their household business. So readers, how are you recovering from the recession? If necessary, budget surplus can be increased by cutting expenditures.

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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We planned our purchase in the heady days just prior to the recession of 2008/2009. If our taxes had been lower, it would not have equaled or exceeded my spouse’s entire gross income and he would not have decided to retire. We planned to rent out the property and thought it would rent quite a few days of the year.

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Green Investing Tips: How To Place Your Dollar In Conscious Companies

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With our national recession seeming to lift ever so slightly, many Americans are curious about the best means to invest after four years of market-shyness. While we were all plenty burned by the 2008 crash, with a slow turnaround there remain many sectors in which to place your investing dollar.

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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. They asked him what would likely cause us to come out of recession. “Other things equal, an increase in the stock market makes people wealthier.