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. Finance and Insurance. It may seem impossible but it is possible to make money and do good at the same time. Growth of Sustainable Finance to Support the Environment.

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Green Recession Finance 2008 235

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. You must become knowledgeable of exactly how much money is coming in and going out of your household. Create a budget.

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Debt Recession Unemployment Budgeting 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

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. And, all of them pretty much guarantee that they can truncate your electrical draw and save your company money over time.

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Software Office Computers Saving 188

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

My copy has a copyright date of 2008. Much of the information in it is basic personal finance guidance (with a biblical twist). I set up an automatic payroll to investment firm deduction and also set up automated investment instructions at that firm for the money coming in. What are some of the methods used for investing?

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401K Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

That was in 2008, so you might imagine how that turned out! I finally got inspired that we should at least start working on this huge goal of being debt free when I read Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. It sounded like a great idea.

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Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Fashion Without Guilt

MARCH 30, 2009

Since 2008 I have had a budget in place. I have a nice amount of money in savings and I am still able to buy what I want. Putting aside a designated amount of money every pay period creates control over your finances. Some of the impulse to shop will be minimized if you know that there is money to spend.

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Finance Budgeting Budget 2008 40

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. History has shown us, though, that good times, easy money and easy credit can quickly change us into spenders. ” The easy money effect.

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Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

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. I wanted to start this website for not just me, but for all families to learn to stretch their money and focus on more on family time. When I left my job, I had to learn to enjoy the thrill of getting a deal.

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Win Kids and Family 2008 Full Time 69