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%. As a result of the recession, many have resolved to forever alter the way that they conduct their household business.

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Debt Recession Unemployment Budgeting 157

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. In the past few years, another trend, root cellaring, has re-surfaced. What is a root cellar?

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Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 9, 2013

Despite the enduring post-2008 market quagmire, the latter half of 2012 was an especially strong year for the market. The steady gains throughout 2012 bode well for continued growth into this year, and with the market gaining strength, investors may be well advised to keep an eye on AEIS earning prospects.

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New Year's Real Estate Wellness 2012 188