Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2011

If you are a young college student and are excited about the opportunities that await you after you receive your college diploma, you may want to read this post very carefully. You might have your diploma, but you may still have to work at McDonalds for a while longer… if you’re not prepared. Do you remember 2008?

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College Student 2008 Graduation 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2012

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. Here are some of the categories of company in which one may feel safe in holding stake: Technology and Research. Finance and Insurance. Ethical Investing is Gaining Popularity.

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Green Recession Finance 2008 235

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways Home equity loans and HELOCs are both financing tools that allow you to borrow against your ownership stake in your home. Both act as second mortgages, using your home as collateral, and may offer tax deductions if the funds are used for substantial repairs or upgrades. Home equity loan: What is it? What’s the appeal?

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Home Work Debt Credit 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. While this may be one of the quickest ways to sock away money for the purpose of debt reduction, it’s likewise the least pleasurable. Sometimes shopping around may be an easy fix. The needs, goals and temperament of every household are unique.

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Debt Recession Unemployment Budgeting 157

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

I opened FBS in late 2008 when I was a stay at home mom to a toddler and an infant. Now both of my kids are in school full time and even though my hours at our business have increased, I am making a commitment to spread my mission of helping families with their finances and grow FBS. For me, this course came at the right time.

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Growing Goals Full Time Video 190

For the Mommas

MAY 10, 2012

Here something about me that many don’t know…Nearly four years ago, I was working full time in Corporate Finance. You may know that they offer web hosting, but did you know that they also work to keep kids safe online? I enjoyed my job, but the long hours were becoming longer and my family time was becoming shorter.

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Win Kids and Family 2008 Full Time 69

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