Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2014

Despite having climbed their way up the corporate ladder and proving their value in millions of revenue and/or savings for the companies they worked for, the structure of each company was changing such that my parents were no longer necessary, regardless of their past performance. Emergencies happen…to everyone.

Emergency Fund 174

Emergency Fund Insurance Recession Unemployment 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. We weren’t actually able to save the money we didn’t spend. We couldn’t save it or spend it because it was money we did not have. After the kid’s left home hubby and I saved another $84,384.

Home and Garden 198

Home and Garden Cars Car Re-use 198

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

And, as with your primary mortgage, you can expect closing costs whether you choose a home equity loan or HELOC. Many borrowers use them to pay for major home repairs or renovations, like finishing a basement , remodeling a kitchen or updating a bathroom. This might help shield your budget from fluctuating-rate increases.

Home 52

Home Work Debt Credit 52