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How To Get The Holiday Gifts You Really Want

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They have found that giving gifts is a surprisingly complex and important part of human interaction, helping to define relationships and strengthen bonds with family and friends.”. You still don’t want yet another unwanted, unneeded thing to hide in the deep dark recess of your closet.

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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you and your spouse or family disagree on saving, spending or investing one party may inadvertently sabotage the efforts of the other. Some asset types do better during inflationary years, some do better in recessions. Discuss and agree on financial goals within your family. Limit your selections within each category.

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We didn’t count on the psychological effect on me though. Then the Great Recession hit so I postponed for a few years. In 2010, my company was just preparing to do their first round of recession related layoffs. Health insurance is a bit more pricy than when employed, but less than a lot of other people pay.