Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2015

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs such as travel agents and loan processors, among others, are a career dead-end. You’re in a Dying Career. Technology is changing the face of business and many previously lucrative and reliable jobs are headed for the employment dustbin.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Statistics released by the National Association of Home Builders show the average home size in the 1970s was 1400 square feet; in 2004, this had blown out to a whopping 2330 square feet, almost twice the size. Many are realizing that all that space is dragging them down financially. How much room does a family really need?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

I searched through the Bureau of Labor Statistics report High wages after high school—without a bachelor’s degree from the Summer 2012 Occupational Outlook Quarterly, looking for jobs that didn’t require years of experience or apprenticeships and which required only some post secondary education – not the full monte bachelor’s degree.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

The savings from these minor changes alone could fuel 2 million new homes according to the latest government statistics! Installing an energy efficient boiler could save up to £225 annually and turning the thermostat down could save £50 in a year. So, are you wasting energy and money? What kind of changes can you make in your home?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2012

According to the averages at the Bureau of Labor Statistics , somehow I work only 6.3 It sounds funny, but not when you consider that the statistics are daily, so you multiply 6.3, Let’s say that you are me; a married father with children under the age of 18. hours and have a total of 3.6 hours of leisure time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S. Join us in exploring ways to implement eco-friendly work from home tips, or to become more cost-effective working outside the home. Smart Commute. fuel prices rose 1.9 percent in August 2011, after a 4.7 percent increase the previous month. percent.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Then you are not included in the statistics listed above. Your children know that you are saving money. Share what you know and do with those around you to help the nation become more financially literate!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

Statistics show that nearly one in two Americans are in serious financial problems due to their debt levels. Like I state on my About page , I was in debt and living a life that didn’t satisfy me. I wish I knew then what I now know; life would have been so much easier! This shows that the problem is really widespread.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2013

In spite of the statistics and the down economy, there are some that ARE financially ready for retirement. How do we know when to pull the trigger and enter retirement? For many, inertia and fear of the unknown keep us plugging away at sub-prime careers far past the time we should leave.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 12, 2015

You can do that by heading over to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and finding out what the projected growth for that job will be for the next ten years. Identifying your passions, researching careers that involve those passions and narrowing the field of careers to those that have the greatest growth potential is a smart move.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2014

We are all different, with differing financial situations, goals and tolerances, but we are all statistically living longer as well. We need to make sure our base grows over his lifetime, especially since we hope to leave a legacy to our children and grandchildren. The need for individualization is being recognized.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

referrals, commercials showing others using the product or service, statistics showing how many use it, what kinds of people use it and etc all are forms of social proof. If your friends are all buying something, that means it is great and you should get it too, right? Time is of the essence.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

According to recent statistics cited by Fast Company , the U.S. My husband specializes in statistics and statistical analysis , as well as research design. No matter your career, and what you are trying to accomplish, one of the things that you need to understand is that you are a brand. Men are likely, on average, to have 11.4

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2011

I also laid out timeframes within each day for checking mails, statistics and etc. I actually laid out an operational schedule for myself for each day of the week. Mondays I would work on writing, Tuesdays the focus was marketing and etc. Routines happen, whether you want them to or not. Lesson Seven – Be Selfish.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us statistics on the inflation of gas and how hybrid options are needed. Our current projects have to do with homemade beauty and cleaning products. Eric at Narrow Bridge tells us how he finally cut the cable cord and what kind of impact he is noticing. Going Green. Reducing Debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2012

To each their own, but with statistics like these, I am motivated to make changes in my life in regards to my eco-impact. Energy use is the single most important factor, mainly for room and water heating, followed by structural work (new construction, maintenance, repair, and demolition).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2012

Reading this statistic surprised me, even though I’m one of the 0.6% Did you know that 90% of Americans drive to work despite the fact that 70% of them have a commute that is less than 2 miles? of our nation’s population that bikes to work. What if you consider that over 37.5% of the population is obese and 25% bike instead of drive ?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

According to Statistic Brain 45.5 Heck, I used to go to the Y and work out over lunch. But workout centers really didn’t gain traction until the 1980s – and guess what, our parents were thinner and in better shape on average than we are! million people have a membership and of them, 67% have never – repeat that – never used the gym.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2012

If the recent divorce statistics can be believed, that part of the vow does not always hold true. For richer or poorer. That line is often included in the wedding vows that most people make. Money has always been a potentially explosive topic for married couples.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 31, 2014

Forbes reported: ”According to new numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2012 full-time employed women earned just 80.9% We earn less than the guys. of the salaries their male counterparts did, down more than a full percentage point from 2011 when the number hovered over 82%.”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 19, 2011

Many figures show that Americans waste nearly one third of their food each year (the statistics are similar for the U.K. When not saving money, she is usually spending it on food for her two greyhounds and two cats. and Canada). Preserving food is an easy way to cut back on food waste and reduce your grocery budget at the same time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Yet even in management and professional fields, where you would expect to see equal pay, women in 2013 earned just $973 for a man’s $1349 weekly earnings (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ). Men object to taking the ‘man’ out of things.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2017

Statistics Canada has a lot of great detailed information on the current state of household debt in our country, but it can all seem like a lot to take in. Household debt is at an all-time high. In the current economic climate, household debt has been steadily rising, with no signs of stopping.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Just as last year, I will provide weekly updates on my site statistics, blogging income, and intended goals for the short and long term. Money Is the Root: Blog Income and Goals, 2012 #1 – Welcome to the 2012 blogging updates for Money Is The Root.

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