Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 15, 2014

In the obituary, he urged “his children to mourn him only as long as necessary because ‘they have much good work to do, and they should be busy doing it,’” and he also said that he “considered himself a lucky man in every way”( USA Today ).

Green And Frugal 189

Green And Frugal Finance Consumer Family 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2015

USA Today thinks that our vision comes from the 50’s when our parents and grandparents found good jobs, moved to the burbs and took vacations. And then there is the media. Lots of our shows perpetuate the image that we all have a right to middle class affluence.

Polls 100

Polls New York City Wichita Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2014

USA Today talks about this in Investing: How to start with just a little money. Once you hit the minimum for the investment fund, open an account with the institution of your choice and authorize them to draw out a certain amount of money each month to invest in your fund.

Emergency Fund 184

Emergency Fund Debt Money Father 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 14, 2015

In USA Today article: Psychologists now know what makes people happy the author acknowledges the sense of fulfillment we get in pursuing and accomplishing goals: “Life satisfaction occurs most often when people are engaged in absorbing activities that cause them to forget themselves, lose track of time and stop worrying.

Psychology 100

Psychology San Francisco Evolve Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 12, 2012

‘ Green’ burials: Biodegradable caskets, no artificial flowers , an article on USA Today describes their services. The college town of Lawrence, KS has a cemetery with a dedicated green section. Although this cemetery has not been qualified by the Green Burial Council, you can search on that site to find one.

Green And Frugal 188

Green And Frugal Green Frugal Transportation 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2013

I keep thinking the market will go down and I can buy cheaper, but instead it just keeps going up and up! But, if the DOW is really going twice as high, I certainly want to be in on that! Is The Bull Market About To Deflate?

Economy 187

Economy Money Recession Real Estate 187