Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Does the cost of a four year college or university degree scare you? We all have been taught that a college degree is the path to the good life, but is it still – when students are emerging with heavy debt and little chance of a lucrative job? Are you afraid to go, and yet afraid not to go? But, at least I graduated without debt.

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College Debt Education Student 227

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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College Repairs Work Computers 187

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I made some foolish choices shortly after graduating college, burning through my savings and running up credit card bills. We bought our house in March 2009, during some of the worst of the recession and the housing bubble bursting. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? What’s your best frugal win?

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California Cars Car College 172

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

Those affected by our recent Great Recession have had the benefits of saving reinforced as well. As baby grows, we might turn back into fiendish savers – trying to get that retirement fund or college fund built up. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 20, 2011

This is hope for those who were hit really hard with the recession. How Much do College Kids Really Learn? should we be saving money for our kids to go to college? So get out there and quit. China to Buy $45 Billion in US Exports - if this deal goes through, 200,ooo+ jobs will be created for Americans. What do you think?

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Recession College Bank Banking 113

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 17, 2016

Sending a kid off to college at summer’s end? For extra portability, it has two recessed wheels that make it easily portable. It’s time to start shopping for dorm room essentials, one of those being creative storage options for small spaces. Choose free in-store pickup or shipping is FREE on $50 orders.

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Luggage Storage Recession College 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2014

With just a few years separating them from retirement, they were both laid off unexpectedly, the year before I started college. Unfortunately the recession of 2008 was not an isolated incident. At age 50 my parents were at the top of their game, both highly compensated members of major corporate teams.

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Emergency Fund Insurance Recession Unemployment 174