Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

This emergency might be one related to a natural disaster, or it might be a financial emergency, such as a job loss. My son knows that there are two meeting points out (depending on whether he leaves out the front or out the back) in our neighborhood. You never know when an emergency will arise.

Emergency Fund 211

Emergency Fund Job Loss Transportation Staying Warm 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Gone were the days of having one bank account and only having to keep very simple records. Many millionaires, me included, spend years of their life working and building up their wealth to reach the point where they have those millions. Setting goals and reaching them continues to be enriching and satisfying to me.

Money 247

Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Today (8/10/11), the DOW Industrial Average cascaded down another 500 or so points – the third significant drop in the past week. Even if you aren’t invested in the market, you wonder if this will ripple down to you in the form of more job losses, higher prices, inflation, benefit reductions and belt cinching.

Recession 176

Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176