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5 Economic Assumptions We (still) Make That Won’t Always Be True

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Hmmmm, in 2008 one of the biggest fears was that credit markets would dry up causing massive restrictions in banks lending to one another and therefore massive refusals to lend money to us. If this particular part of the crisis had not been averted, bank and business failures would have been even more prolific.

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7 Steps to an Organized Pantry | Kitchen Economics

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Donate any food that you probably won’t eat and is not outdated to a food bank. I found this bottle of Ground Cayenne Pepper with a August 2000 date on it. Face the food labels forward for easy viewing. Alphabetize your herbs and spices. Discard any outdated food.

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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

More and more people are opting for smaller, more economical cars to reduce running costs as well greenhouse gas emissions. Just say your current home is a total of 2,800 square feet and your mortgage costs you $2000 per month. Folk are becoming more realistic and rejecting the out-dated belief that a large car indicates success.