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The ABC’s of Debt Reduction

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. As a result of the recession, many have resolved to forever alter the way that they conduct their household business. A simple prerequisite to debt reduction is knowledge. A simple budget allows you to regulate spending as well as track cost.

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

We bought our house in March 2009, during some of the worst of the recession and the housing bubble bursting. Also, I now eat the end pieces of loaves of bread, and I’ve learned that you can revitalize wilted veggies with a simple soak in some water. 😀 __ Megan, it’s funny that you found me through Best of Both Worlds.

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Ask LV: Mom Wardrobe

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

I also work part time as a lunch/recess mom at a local elementary school. – Solid pieces in bold colors mixed with simple prints would give a more “summer feel” – stripes are super popular right now and give a nautical/beachy feel!!! “I’m a busy mom of two travel hockey boys (ages 9 and 7).

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Finally, here is a very simple plan for a buried trash can cellar from Earthineer.

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Savings Calculator – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

By Margarette Burnette   Margarette Burnette Senior Writer | Savings accounts, money market accounts, banking Margarette Burnette is a NerdWallet authority on savings, who has been writing about bank accounts since before the Great Recession. The result is the amount of simple interest the account earns in that time period.

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Teachers

Couponing 101

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. Your children’s teachers do a lot for them.

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