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Why Use Cash?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In 2008-2009 when we had the credit crunch and recession, there was at least one day when stores were not accepting credit. We took a day trip to a small town in our area several years ago with our grown son and daughter-in-law. Conversely, if you are shelling out bills to buy something, it seems hard than sliding that plastic.

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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I graduated from State U with a liberal arts degree in the early 1970s – when there was a world wide recession followed by stagflation. I’m not sure that my two daughters-in-law would agree that you can get to the status of working as an RN without a 4 year degree (BSN) in nursing. My newly won degree brought no lucrative job.

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How To Get The Holiday Gifts You Really Want

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You still don’t want yet another unwanted, unneeded thing to hide in the deep dark recess of your closet. I do this with my daughter-in-law. Experiences can be written on coupons and given as a card – a coupon to have a phone conversation or come to visit in several months. Use An Intermediary.

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