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? I had a mindset that I could just cruise through school, grab that diploma, and enter into my field of choice. Don’t Get Tons of Schooling with no Experience.
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. Sacrifice isn’t the only solution to reducing expenditures.
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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?
Nicoles Nickels
DECEMBER 2, 2011
Regina Lewis is one of the nation’s leading personal finance commentators known for well-researched, practical and actionable advice. She has conducted thousands of on-air interviews and has appeared on every major TV network, as well as TV & radio affiliates nationwide. Her segments cover economic and consumer trends.
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. Since then, the rate has been trending upward, reaching around 6% in the third quarter of 2010. Even today, many are still unemployed or underemployed.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Keep track of news and trends and think through how those might affect your investments (current and future). Don’t we all wish we had kept a closer eye on the events prior to 2008 and 2009 and sold our positions prior to that! I confess to being an amateur on this after the 2008 crash. Watch For Changes.
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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