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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Money Matters: End of Year Personal Finance Checklist

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. ## Jeff Rocha SVP, Chief Financial Officer - Fiercely passionate about maximizing the long-term financial vitality of Direct and its Members, Jeff serves as Chief Financial Officer overseeing accounting and finance, investments, audits both external and internal, budgeting, asset/liability management, bank secrecy and corporate facilities.

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The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days

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Kinda nice – and you still have 3 in the bank! Instead of using 5 vacation days on 1 trip, simply use 2 vacation days – use Saturday, Sunday, and Monday – and you have yourself a 5 day vacation. One Week Vacation. To piggy-back off of the prior example, it’s extremely important to get out of the office for 5 consecutive days.

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Stock Up & Save With Pre-Holiday Grocery Sales | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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I stock up my freezer, pantry and I like to buy extra to donate to the food bank. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. The 2 weeks leading to Thanksgiving are a bargain shoppers dream. You'll find deals on just about everything that is included in a turkey dinner.

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Stock Up on Thanksgiving Turkey Deals | Kitchen Economics

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I will take advantage of that deal too and send the turkey to the food bank. This year, Wegman's is offering whole, frozen turkeys at.39/lb 39/lb when you spend $25 or more. There is a limit of one per customer. Outside of the free turkey promotion, that is the best price that I have seen.

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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. My coffee is stored right by the machine and all of my baking supplies are stored right above the counter where I use my mixer. Face the food labels forward for easy viewing. Alphabetize your herbs and spices. Discard any outdated food.

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The first place you should stop is the bank. Whether it is a piggy bank or your private branch, put the money away. Grab an empty water jug, the five gallon ones do nicely, or a huge piggy bank that can hold a significant amount of change. Anytime you find change, throw it in the bank. Save Your Change. We read.

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