Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. It will take years to see a dramatic reversal of the unemployment trend that saw the US unemployment rate nearly reach 10%. A simple budget allows you to regulate spending as well as track cost. Sometimes shopping around may be an easy fix.

Debt 157

Debt Recession Unemployment Budgeting 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2011

I caught on to most topics very quickly and scored well on tests without much effort. I graduated from college in 2008 with a degree in Finance. Do you remember 2008? She received her Master’s Degree in Finance in May, 2010. After all, I was sharp and most employers should be able to recognize my talents, right?

College 174

College Student 2008 Graduation 174

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.

Spendthrift 100

Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100