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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ahem… , we all saw real estate fall in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – but do you believe that it is now on the rebound? We depend on others for so many things that we take for granted: simple things such as a hot shower, or hot cup of coffee in the morning or indeed, even the heat in our home and the roof over our heads.

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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. percent in 2009, the U.S. We all are typically affected by the conditions around us, including economic conditions. In spite of a 2009 study by Scott I.

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How to Harness the Power of the Wind For Your Home

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It’s simple: Wind is affordable,” says the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). With just a few moving parts, they are simple and efficient, a smaller version of turbines found on commercial wind farms. Windy Economics. However, economics drive real demand in the U.S. They are hard to miss.

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Friday’s Freebies: Gluten Free Recipes, Memorial Day Coloring Pages and More

Saving Cents With Sense

Frugal Cooking for Simple Living by Michael Holtby. Basic Economics for Students and Non Students Alike by Jerry Wyant. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. . $1 Per Pound Grocery Shopping by Mary Frances Pickett. How To Grow Plants by Margaret Phillips. Natural Skin RX Sample.

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Vacations on a Dime: How to Fly for Less!

Saving Cents With Sense

While you would like to think of air vacation travel as simple, when it comes to paying the bill it can be downright painful! Because of this, flying may not sound so simple to you! Keeping it under at least 50 pounds is the most economical way to pack it. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Vacations on a Dime: Sail Away for Less

Saving Cents With Sense

You may have seen all of the headlines about cruise ships lately, but the truth is, cruise ships are still a fun and economical way to enjoy a luxury vacation! A simple trip to the beach, a visit to a shopping district, etc. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Skip excursions.