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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. A greater understanding of, and familiarity with, financial markets and institutions will lead to increased economic activity and growth. Your children know that you are saving money.

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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A two-year degree can be a less expensive and more effective path for some, and open online courses can provide marketable skills for much less than college.”. It is a rigorous course of study and generally requires a year or two of post school working experience to get to the position you really want! It seems I started a trend!

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Mr. Rebates $100 Amazon Giftcard Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

We consistently supply our shoppers with online coupons, discounts and cash back rebates to make shopping via Mr. Rebates economical and fun. Mr. Rebates is an easy site to use and is of course completely FREE to sign up and use. Giveaway ends at 12:01 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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Reviewing The World’s Landfills – A Future Fictional Business Plan Excerpt

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the early 21 st century, increasing world population, growing use of non-decomposable plastics, the westernization of the Asian continent and several world economic crisis cycles all contributed to increasing numbers of landfill operations throughout the world – mostly containing petroleum based plastic products. Present Day -2012/2013.

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Four Promising Solar Stocks For The New Year

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With 2012 wrapped up, I’m sure we’re all more than pleased that not only did we avoid the fiscal cliff, but we also managed to see a positive year for the stock market. Despite the enduring post-2008 market quagmire, the latter half of 2012 was an especially strong year for the market.