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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us statistics on the inflation of gas and how hybrid options are needed. Our current projects have to do with homemade beauty and cleaning products. Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us how he finally cut the cable cord and what kind of impact he is noticing. Going Green. Reducing Debt.

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Bureau of Labor Statistics does a survey multiple times a year, called the Consumer Expenditure Survey. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. ” The survey released in 2010 indicated: “Average annual expenditures per consumer unit1 fell 2.0

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The number of personal bankruptcy filings reached 1,500,000 in 2010, the highest number since 2005, and in 2011, the percentage of total consumer filings increased from 2010 (according to the National Bankruptcy Research Center). Then you are not included in the statistics listed above.

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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I searched through the Bureau of Labor Statistics report High wages after high school—without a bachelor’s degree from the Summer 2012 Occupational Outlook Quarterly, looking for jobs that didn’t require years of experience or apprenticeships and which required only some post secondary education – not the full monte bachelor’s degree.

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Have a Delicioso Night In!

Nicoles Nickels

Piggybacking on that statistic, Kahlua and celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez have partnered up to bring you an awesome campaign called “ Delicioso Night In.&#. © 2010 Nicoles Nickels LLC All Rights Reserved. A recent survey shows that 76% of Americans say that homes are a better place for conversation than bars or lounges?

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have been since April 7, 2010. In 2010, my company was just preparing to do their first round of recession related layoffs. I also laid out timeframes within each day for checking mails, statistics and etc. I’m retired! Hubby retired in July 2007. We found that we could afford it (Happy, happy days!).