Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 31, 2014

We took Home Economics (translate that to cooking and sewing class) instead of shop. Student council was for the guys, girls didn’t get elected. We have never elected a female US President, or Vice President and have only just experienced the confirmation of the first female Federal Reserve Chairwoman.

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2014 Daughter Election Sports 167

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. Some families find it feasible to make drastic cuts to non essential expenditures such as entertainment, dining out, and vacationing.

Debt 157

Debt Recession Unemployment Budget 157

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

A layoff or a drop of business happened in the past, but a global economic shut down from a deadly virus? This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation. Who would have concocted a story like this when planning for an emergency?

Budget 246

Budget Budgeting Family Debt 246

For the Mommas

JANUARY 20, 2015

The second book in the Beirut Trilogy, BRIDE OF A BYGONE WAR is set in the spring of 1981, following the American elections, when Lebanon hopes for fresh political winds that might end their seven-year civil war. But that becomes impossible when an old picture frame finds its way into his life.

Election 40

Election Economical Politics Cheap 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Read Kay’s article to find some alternate routes. If you find a card with a significantly lower interest rate, consider switching. Since IJ is more a believer of Austrian school of economics, he would have to say a resounding yes.

Saving Money 232

Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232