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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? Watson Inc: Young People Avoiding Investing In Record Numbers – What is the impact of the Great Recession on young investors? Related posts: Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition. – Two economic giants square off.

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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We individual investors have all become market skittish since the recent huge recession and economic downturn. In 2010 and 2011 I did get a lot of it re-invested, even though it was rising the whole time. Therefore, what I am now trying to do, as I did back in 2010 and 2011, is to hedge my bet. So, who do you believe?

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My 2011 Goals Part 1

Saving SAHM Sanity

So many places in my community have been hit hard with the recession and depend mainly on volunteers to stay open. I think I've written in these journals maybe 10 times. I'm disappointed that it hasn't been more and that why this is a goal. Unfortunately we have also been hit hard financially.

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Deals DuJour 10/18

For the Mommas

Here are the best deals from Tuesday October 18th, 2011. Danimals Rally for Recess: Win Free Playground Equipment for Your School. InkGarden: Custom Mugs, Mousepad & Notebooks $5.99. InkGarden is offering all new customers a custom photo mug for just one $1.00 + shipping. These will make some fantastic gifts for the holidays!

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

During the “great recession” when oil prices dipped, fuel efficiency took a backseat to other issues. Will the summer of 2011 be a repeat of 2008? However he kindly reminds everyone that reducing your driving is the best way to save money on gas, as well as save the environment!

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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I graduated from State U with a liberal arts degree in the early 1970s – when there was a world wide recession followed by stagflation. We all have been taught that a college degree is the path to the good life, but is it still – when students are emerging with heavy debt and little chance of a lucrative job? It seems I started a trend!

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It’s Harley Time – But Is It Worth the Cost?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to a Bloomberg Business Week article in 2011, the average age of Harley riders is now 47 (as opposed to 35 in 1987). My other neighbor could probably afford the bike – until the great recession hit, his business lost enough customers to close shop and they went underwater on their mortgage. Who rides HOGS?

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