Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

So I then look at the debt to see if that is the reason they have so much cash through the recession. And it’s true, the debt has increased steadily since 2006. With increasing cash flow and increasing dividends, it seems that they have good cash management.

Green 183

Green Debt Finance 2006 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2013

We individual investors have all become market skittish since the recent huge recession and economic downturn. In hindsight, we all would have sold out of the market at the end of 2006! I’d rather buy stocks at a lower price and sell them at a higher one if I can. So, who do you believe? Hindsight is easy, but foresight is not.

Economy 187

Economy Money Recession Real Estate 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

We purchased a vacation condo in a local resort area in 2006 (yep, right before the crash). Although the operating costs are typically covered entirely each year, the opportunity cost of having all that money tied up in a property (which lost value the year after we bought it due to the recession) is huge. What advice would you give?

Vacation 100

Vacation Rent Taxes Grandchildren 100