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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ahem… , we all saw real estate fall in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – but do you believe that it is now on the rebound? For several years, the US has been printing up currency to bolster the economy. Are you snapping up property at low interest rates? The Feds Will Be Able To Control Inflation.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do I have enough food, water, heat, light and shelter to last through depression like conditions? If you want to read up on that stuff, plenty of it was written in 2008 and 2009. What Should You Do In a Market Downturn? At times like these my first tendency is extreme and it is to drop back into survival mode. Here are a few links.

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Japan Relief – How You Can Help

Saving With Shellie

Pray for peace, comfort, hope and above all for miracles. :: Give – I know our economy isn’t the best and money is especially tight. Any amount will help bring food, water and medical supplies to those in need. This is where you can really help. :: Pray - Lift up the nation of Japan in prayer. Text REDCROSS to 90999.

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10 Steps for Frugal Apartment Living

Saving Cents With Sense

In this slow, sluggish economy, pretty much everyone is looking for ways to downsize, cut back, and save money. Cooking means you know exactly what is going into your food, something you can only know when you prepare your meals yourself. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Vacations on a Dime: Centsational Staycation Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

Staycations are quickly becoming the rage during the time of this tough economy. Wrap each other up in strips of fabric as mummies, and enjoy traditional foods such as grapes! Visit a local Chinese grocer to explore the foods, and visit the zoo of course to check out the pandas! Make sense? Head to Ireland! Head to Mexico!

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Be Selfish – GIVE!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Admittance to the group used to insure an individual of shelter, food and protection against other groups and animals. ” The New York Times article from 2009 called In Month of Giving, a Healthy Reward backs this up with citations of multiple studies showing various health benefits of giving. Giving helps the economy.

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Target Ad Coupon Matchups 8/26-9/1

Saving Cents With Sense

10 Gift Card wyb 2 Pampers or Huggies Economy Pack Diapers $37.99. Use $1/2 MorningStar Farms Veggie Food Product printable. Use $1/2 Morningstar Farms Veggie Foods Product (Target mfr.). 1 Morningstar Farms Veggie Foods Product printable. ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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