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The Danger In Assuming

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even as an avid runner, vegetarian, and clean eater I don’t take my health for granted. Unfortunately the recession of 2008 was not an isolated incident. If the “nothing bad will ever happen to me” assumption were true, there would be no need for insurance. They can come in the form of a health scare a home repair or otherwise.

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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Discontinue Insurance. Since she could no longer afford to pay it, she stopped the home insurance and stopped using the cars she inherited (also free and clear). Her health care is via the Veteran’s Administration as she has no health insurance. She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. That being said, for those with their eye on the health of our planet, some companies are more responsible than others. Finance and Insurance. An ethical investor can come in many stripes.

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But Those Were Happy Tears

Work With What You've Got

He was laid off in December of 2008 and has been doing consultant work off and on, but nothing compares to the wonderful feeling of stability you get from full time steady work. And health insurance! This weekend we went shopping and spent our Christmas money from 2008. An undocumented outfit still seems like a waste.

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Reviewing The World’s Landfills – A Future Fictional Business Plan Excerpt

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The world’s local and national governments at the time instigated strict legislation to insure that the waste (which could cause foul smelling fumes and health hazards to both animals and humans) was so contained that nothing would cause it to deteriorate.