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. If you opt for only low-risk investments, you’re likely to lose purchasing power over time. The lowest of the low are known as high-yield bonds or “junk bonds.”
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 26, 2016
Historically, rates now are close to the lowest since the mid-eighties and have stayed low for one of the longest stretches in recent history. Financial moves in a low interest rate economy. With low interest rates, we also have (at least theoretically) low inflation rates. Why save money when interest rates are so low?
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Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Their nonprofit arm, Story Pirates Changemakers, brings life-changing arts and literacy tools to low-income schools and communities. This multiple-award-winning arts education organization brings mind-blowing excitement to literacy learning.
Koupon Karen
MAY 9, 2024
For smaller bathrooms, creative solutions like recessed medicine cabinets or over-the-door racks can maximize space without sacrificing style. Start by installing low-flow toilets, showerheads, and faucets to reduce water usage. This might involve installing grab bars in the shower or choosing a shower stall with a low threshold.
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. The world wide recession made us all (either of necessity or by choice) a bit more frugal.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 16, 2014
Unfortunately the recession of 2008 was not an isolated incident. How to Start a Savings Plan on a Low-Income How to Prevent Three Common Disastrous Personal Financial… Get Healthy' Fluctuations and devaluations have happened before and they’ll undoubtedly happen again. Have you ever made an assumption that cost you?
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. Don’t despair if you (or perhaps your children) aren’t planning on earning a four year college degree. There are interesting entry level jobs to which someone without a college degree can aspire.
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