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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does a survey multiple times a year, called the Consumer Expenditure Survey. percent in 2009, the U.S. billion in March.

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Amazing Apps: Health-Seekers Level Up Self-Care with Gamification Apps

Motherhood Moments

Case in point is HealthyWage , which was founded in 2009 with wellness gamification as its entire business model. The brainchild of two former healthcare consultants, the company was the very first in the United States to offer cash weight loss incentives directly to consumers.

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Healthy Habits - Gamification Apps for Healthy Habits

Motherhood Moments

Case in point is HealthyWage , which was founded in 2009 with wellness gamification as its entire business model. The brainchild of two former healthcare consultants, the company was the very first in the United States to offer cash-based diet incentives directly to consumers.

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Tips to Spring Clean Your Finances

Saving Cents With Sense

There’s nothing wrong with having a number of different checking and savings accounts, but many consumers find them to be frustrating and problematic. Federal law permits consumers to obtain one free copy of their credit report every year. Most consumers know the value of insurance. Check for Credit Inaccuracies.

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