Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
Many people ask if this is the best time to bring about change because of the vulnerable state of our current economy. There were at least two major paper mills in the town and provided a great way for people to make a living, especially for those without a college education. Is ‘Going Green’ Killing Our Economy?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 29, 2014
Don’t despair if you (or perhaps your children) aren’t planning on earning a four year college degree. Degrees are very expensive and in this post recession economy, don’t necessarily guarantee the best return on your dollar. There are interesting entry level jobs to which someone without a college degree can aspire.
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Motherhood Moments
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Through this generous program, deserving applicants are awarded an opportunity to earn their college degree debt free. The calculation is based on household income, number of members in the family, and number of family members that will be in college at the same time. Be lawfully present in the U.S. Have at least a 2.5
Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 2, 2021
After writing some financial goals that had a lot to do with researching topics, such as retirement and college savings strategies, I realized that maybe my word for 2020 was READ. We paid off all of our non-mortgage debt in 2019, so we felt we could shift our focus to saving money for other goals, like retirement and college savings.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 11, 2013
College Credit. While the ideal situation is receiving some pay and college credit, you might not be able to land a paid internship — especially in the current economy. If you can’t get paid, at least make sure that you receive college credit. When I was in college, I completed an internship one summer.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 22, 2013
Going from high school to college is a rite of passage for which I was inadequately prepared. As many do, I started college because it was the expected next step. Instead of trying to work after college graduation at a real career, I took a retail sales management trainee job. A delayed start. It was really the only offer I had.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 23, 2011
Are you taking college classes currently? If you are a young college student and are excited about the opportunities that await you after you receive your college diploma, you may want to read this post very carefully. College is a great thing, but it isn’t what it used to be. This post was written by Derek.
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