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Scarcity – The Good and the Bad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” Scarcity drives economics and business. In business and economics, if you have something in abundance that others consider scarce, you stand to move ahead and make a profit, but if your service or product is offered by a multitude of others you have to find other ways to get ahead. Money Tips'

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How to Invest Like an Extreme Couponer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sometimes you have to accept a product that is not your favorite just so you can save money. You can have one person focus on technology for example, or just economic effects on the portfolio. Staying on top of major investment publications like the Wall Street Journal or CNBC can help give you the edge.

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Staying Positive in a Bad Situation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The current economic situation has created financial struggles for many people and for some the outlook is bleak. If you feel so inclined, grab a journal and write these things down. Related posts: Staying Healthy Saves You Money. If you are experiencing hard times, you are not alone.

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Lazy Saturday Reads ( Kindle) – Women of Courage, Backyard Homestead And More

For the Mommas

From economic crisis to eminent downfall of many governments, your going to need a plan. Backyard homesteading saves the day. These 1,000 story prompts work for blogs, scripts, stories, poems, essays, journaling, songs and anything else that requires you to stare down writer’s block and start writing! We have the plan.

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Can You Cut Expenses by a Half Million Dollars?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We weren’t actually able to save the money we didn’t spend. We couldn’t save it or spend it because it was money we did not have. Follow these cost reduction strategies consistently and you can stack up huge lifetime savings as well. By feeding our family of four at home for 20 years we saved $168,768.