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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are we on our way to an actual depression (as opposed to the Great Recession)? Can I meet my sanitary needs if sanitary sewer and water infrastructures collapse? If you want to read up on that stuff, plenty of it was written in 2008 and 2009. How will I defend my homestead if intruders invade? Here are a few links.

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. The pleasure of accomplishment you get in setting and meeting a goal.

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HELOC Vs Home Equity Loan: How Do They Work?

Savings Corner

If property values decline abruptly or a recession occurs , the lender could reduce your credit line, freeze it or even demand immediate repayment in full. Compared to earlier years, HELOC originations are actually on par with pre-pandemic norms, while home equity originations are actually above the figures recorded between 2008 and 2021.

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