Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 18, 2023

As Americans assess their financial situations following a challenging year, several economic signs — including continued high interest rates and lingering inflation — are still warning of a possible recession sometime in 2023. Maliga shares several ways to prepare for a recession: Prepare a bare bones budget.

Recession 100

Recession Finance Emergency Fund Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

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. They asked him what would likely cause us to come out of recession. We all are typically affected by the conditions around us, including economic conditions.

Spendthrift 100

Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2013

We individual investors have all become market skittish since the recent huge recession and economic downturn. I’d rather buy stocks at a lower price and sell them at a higher one if I can. It’s hard for me, emotionally to avoid trying to time the market. So, who do you believe?

Economy 187

Economy Money Recession Real Estate 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? – Two economic giants square off. They pulled us out of The Great Depression, but do they have any wisdom to offer us in our current economic situation? Does that mean you should go out and buy crate of forever stamps?

November 188

November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. This post was written by Marie. . Through the harsh reality of real scarcity in our own personal financial situation, we learned those lessons over 40 years ago. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee!

Home and Garden 198

Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

And economic downturns can pose challenges, too. Opportunity: You’ll be able to take advantage of price differences between what you can find and what the average consumer may be able to find. In addition, real estate is typically funded with high levels of debt financing, making it more susceptible to any economic downturn.

Money 52

Money Making Real Estate Rent 52