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. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. .”

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Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

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. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average median weekly salary for a worker without a degree $651, compared to $1,108 for those with a bachelor’s degree.” Career Cast. According to the U.S.

College 187

College Repairs Work Computers 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

I graduated from State U with a liberal arts degree in the early 1970s – when there was a world wide recession followed by stagflation. William Bennett, who was education secretary under President Reagan debated the topic on CNBC saying: “It used to be almost automatic that the advice would be, ‘Go to college.’

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College Debt Education Student 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2013

In spite of the statistics and the down economy, there are some that ARE financially ready for retirement. For many, inertia and fear of the unknown keep us plugging away at sub-prime careers far past the time we should leave. You’ve been used to a steady income for many years. Do you need the money?

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Insurance Work Money Kids and Family 213

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. Since we only have one TV, I knew I had to let Hubby know that I really, really wanted to use it for an hour in the morning (one of his favorite TV watching times).

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Real Estate Money Recession Work 207