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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

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Way back in 2008 I signed up for a Upromise account and then it sat unused for many years. Back in 2008, I was a mama to a toddler and infant, so a lot of things slipped my mind. It’s not going to pay the whole bill, but as we start navigating the college process with our girls, every dollar counts! Hello, 2020.

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5 Economic Assumptions We (still) Make That Won’t Always Be True

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hmmmm, in 2008 one of the biggest fears was that credit markets would dry up causing massive restrictions in banks lending to one another and therefore massive refusals to lend money to us. Ahem… , we all saw real estate fall in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – but do you believe that it is now on the rebound?

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Energy-Saving Software For An Eco-Friendly Office

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Choosing Your Software.

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Who Took the Service Out of Full Service Brokerage?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Back in July, the markets were higher and my friend had sworn to herself in 2008 that she would SELL when prices went up. My friend received a confirmation of the sale, showing a commission fee of around $200, a transaction fee of a dollar or so and a processing fee of about $5. Here is her new story. Do you use a full service broker?

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Enrollment is OPEN for Elite Blog Academy

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” Have you ever wished that blogger could guide you through the process of a successful blog and show you step-by- step, exactly how to grow your traffic and generate a sustainable income? I opened FBS in late 2008 when I was a stay at home mom to a toddler and an infant. Well your wish has just come true.

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Will the summer of 2011 be a repeat of 2008? Obviously, burning petroleum products is far worse for the environment than the energy created by our body’s metabolic process. During the “great recession” when oil prices dipped, fuel efficiency took a backseat to other issues. Related posts: 5 Ways to NOT Save Energy.

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Build Your Home Food Storage Without Breaking the Bank

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have a root cellar or basement, the process can be made easier. The Advantages of Root Cellaring Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether. For many, this means that you need to look at the space in your home. So, what do you do for food storage?

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