Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2012

With our national recession seeming to lift ever so slightly, many Americans are curious about the best means to invest after four years of market-shyness. Google’s phenomenal growth since its pre-recession IPO has slowed little, and the company continues to be an exceptionally strong holding to this day. Finance and Insurance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

It is so easy to accumulate stuff and sometimes so hard to get rid of it (sell it, give it away or even throw it away). Wouldn’t it be great if everyone who will give you a holiday gift this year could just find exactly what you want or need! Even more importantly, should you nudge people to give you want you really want or need?

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OCTOBER 22, 2019

Whether it’s teaching them multiplication tables or helping them extract gum from their hair after a particularly rough recess, teachers are some of the most influential people in a child’s life. Giving a gift card can help reimburse them for some of what they spent or give them more money to invest in their classroom.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. In addition, she gives approximate storage tie for a number of different fruits and vegetables.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

During the great recession, I’ve heard that folks were just dumping their boats in isolated waterways – to avoid those ongoing costs. No one was buying used boats during the recession. Since all they like to do is tour, renting a boat for a couple of hours gives most what they want in a boat ride.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2012

Since the economy has been in recession, the current state of things is causing many people to really rethink how they view their job security. Consider the situation from the boss’s point of view to give you a broader picture of the situation. Give your new boss a chance to be the best boss you have ever had. Now what you ask?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2011

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. Do what YOU want to do, give what YOU want to give, be what YOU want to be. We have always wanted to give our kids a leg up in the world.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2012

During recession periods, companies are struggling to keep their feet on the ground. They will most likely not be able to give you a raise. Knowing this information can give you the upper hand when negotiating with your boss. However, a “star employee” will naturally be offered more by a company just to keep them satisfied.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 26, 2011

During recession periods, companies are struggling to keep their feet on the ground. They will most likely not be able to give you a raise. Knowing this information can give you the upper hand when negotiating with your boss. However, a “star employee” will naturally be offered more by a company just to keep them satisfied.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

If you’ll notice, Morningstar gives our test company a better rating and I think we’re about to find out why. So I then look at the debt to see if that is the reason they have so much cash through the recession. So let’s look at their market cap in relation to their peers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2013

With the economy the way it is and with most people affected by the recession, they will definitely understand that you want to keep costs at a minimum by having a small wedding party. It takes the cost of outfitting your bridesmaid and groomsmen off your back, and they would not have to think of what gift to give you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

If you give the same care to you finances that you give your garden, both should grow. Some asset types do better during inflationary years, some do better in recessions. I came from a long line of farmers, who always had gardens. I understand that plants thrive or wither depending on how you care for them. So do finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2011

It is not at all surprising, considering the enormous demand of such green investments among consumers, that the solar stocks and wind stocks have gained significant profits even during the recession. These green investments are profoundly effective in terms of giving a preferable return. Because the increasing price of gas, food, etc.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 29, 2014

Degrees are very expensive and in this post recession economy, don’t necessarily guarantee the best return on your dollar. A college degree does pay more and gives you a much better ‘foot in the door’ with most employers. There are interesting entry level jobs to which someone without a college degree can aspire.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Playing at recess, riding a bike, starting a new sport – allow your children to pick their favorite activity to focus on this year. Giving Goals - Volunteering at church or school, adding chores around the house, deciding to befriend the new kid at school, or just resolving to not pick on his or her younger brother.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2011

You may be giving up some potential gains in the increase of your real estate’s value, but as I mentioned, you’ll be avoiding a major liquidity problem. But let me give you an example to make my point. However, due to the recession, he loses his job, and can no longer pay the mortgage on his real estate investment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

I wouldn’t have minded if it was once or twice a year during the off season, but this person acted offended if I refused to give up high season rentals so they could stay free. What advice would you give? I don’t enjoy group ownership. We are in an 18 unit condo association – rather small by most standards.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

If property values decline abruptly or a recession occurs , the lender could reduce your credit line, freeze it or even demand immediate repayment in full. Home equity lenders often charge a fee for variable-to-fixed-rate conversions, too. You could lose your home to foreclosure if you don’t repay the line of credit.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Even as inflation comes down and the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle looks like it’s about to end , the economy still faces the risk of a recession. Why invest: A fixed annuity can provide you with a guaranteed income and return, giving you greater financial security, especially during periods when you are no longer working.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JUNE 21, 2009

Any good fashion magazine will give you great ideas on. Designer Recession! Related posts: From Zoe to Zero According to the New York Post, Rachel Zoe is. Welcome to CheapChica! Is Zoe a CheapChica?? According to People.com she is! The magazine sat down with. I’m all about saving money (especially these days) but I.

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Saving SAHM Sanity

JANUARY 1, 2011

So many places in my community have been hit hard with the recession and depend mainly on volunteers to stay open. Instead of giving back with a check, I'd like to give back with my time. I'm disappointed that it hasn't been more and that why this is a goal. Unfortunately we have also been hit hard financially.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 13, 2015

Frugal living helped our budget survive two babies, one recession, four moves and countless emergency expenses. Don’t think for one minute that I’m giving up the deals. Over the past six years of frugal living I’ve learned many things. The first is that I love saving money. And for those of you who aren’t in Texas?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Although we think of the Great Recession starting in early 2009, it wasn’t until 2013 that the 5 year CD interest rate fell below 1% – and has stayed there ever since according to Bank Rates interest survey data. Saving first can help you avoid usury interest rates.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? – Consider this a once in a lifetime post giving my readers some insight into who I am, how I think, and the plans I have for Free Money Wisdom. – Two economic giants square off. Free Money Wisdom: Get to Know Me, I Dare Ya!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. Doing your own lawn care not only helps you cut costs, but also gets you out in the sunshine and gives you exercise. This post was written by Marie. . We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

During the recession in the ’80s, he was unemployed for nearly 2.5 I’m not one of those parents who feels like I have to give my kids everything. Give Back' While I was growing up, my family didn’t have much money. My dad worked first as a meat cutter and then at a factory. Embrace the Negative!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 9, 2013

The breadth of its product utility gives it a stronger bulwark against single-sector fluctuations, and its endurance as an energy company means that long-standing corporate practices are also more strongly guarded against market hiccups. Guest Post Author Bio: Andy is an avid foodie and writer, eating his way around the Washington DC area.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Either way, a passive income gives you extra security. You just give the work upfront.” Economic recessions can also make high-yielding personal loans a more likely candidate for default, too, so these loans may go bad at higher than historical rates when the economy worsens.

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