Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. It will take years to see a dramatic reversal of the unemployment trend that saw the US unemployment rate nearly reach 10%. It’s time that you put yourself and your family on a monthly budget. Pick a plan that works for you.

Debt 157

Debt Recession Unemployment Budgeting 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2011

I graduated from college in 2008 with a degree in Finance. Do you remember 2008? When I graduated from college, I lived in Michigan and had very little opportunity for employment (at the time, I think unemployment in our state was above 16%). I found a great job inside of 2 months, and I now live near my family once again.

College 174

College Student 2008 Graduation 174

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. During the long 7 years since the crisis, many people lost jobs and houses.

Spendthrift 100

Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

The local Salvation Army was looking for sponsors for their annual Adopt-a-Family Christmas program. Local families in need of assistance apply in the early fall to participate in the program. and they must purchase one toy, a shirt, a pair of pants, hat, and gloves per child in the family. I'm so glad that we did.

Family 147

Family Holiday 2005 Daughter 147