Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? Remember when trade schools abounded and more folks went to them than to college? If so, the new fixer movement may be for you! Those classes taught usable skills. The Fixer Movement.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2011

You can have one person focus on technology for example, or just economic effects on the portfolio. I started learning to invest with a student group at my college and we worked together on research and investing ideas. The idea is that you all work together to make the process of investing easier, just like extreme couponers.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

If you’re looking to get a personal loan, you’ll have to complete an application and wait for approval — a process that may take anywhere from a few hours to several days. However, some lenders may offer terms of up to 12 years on larger personal loans. The lender may be able to seize those assets if you fall behind on payments.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

The College Investor: Top Five College Myths – Dispelled! – A look at some of the biggest myths about college, and why they are not true! Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? – Two economic giants square off.

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 20, 2013

National Bird Day – January 5 – Nearly 12 percent of the world’s 9,800 bird species may face extinction within the next century. International Day for Biological Diversity – May 22 – To increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. National (U.S.)

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Fair-Trade Education September October 186

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). I figure I may not be “earning” money, but I can earn by saving. Clark, our cat, the day after we brought him home from the shelter. Try things!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Budgeting and Economics. ” FG presents A Tale of Two Brothers posted at Financial God , saying, “One of my favourite books is ‘Economics in One Lesson’, by Henry Hazlitt. There may be a few ways to do that… Retirement. The Skilled Investor , Editor. Real Estate.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

The economic impact of the Baby Boom population around the world was felt in the growth of pretty much everything worldwide – for example; toys, homes, schools, and products designed for each age group that generation has so far lived. Now it is influencing the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Perhaps not.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Canadian readers may not have to deal with this pest, but those in the US do – especially in the midwest. Come May, the hungry little larvae are going to be crawling out and nibbling on your trees! From May through August or early September, those larvae are feeding, growing and enlarging their bags as they grow.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

It may take a few months to get used to, but if you are willing to put in some time up front, you too can enjoy the many nights you can avoid cooking (except to reheat a meal from the freezer). Since IJ is more a believer of Austrian school of economics, he would have to say a resounding yes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Paul Vachon presents Frugal Living Made Easy posted at The Frugal Toad , saying, “Frugal living is all about making informed and deliberate choices in how to spend money. .” Welcome to the June 15, 2012 Edition #241 of the Carnival of Financial Planning.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

A few dollars here and there may not seem big but it adds up over time. That may seem small but if I were to throw out 6.00 I could buy more groceries with that money or even save for college for my children. This saves us a great deal of money. Avocados typically cost 1.50 I would buy four which is $6.00.

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