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The ABC’s of Debt Reduction

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The economic effects of the recession of 2008 are still very much upon us. Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. The needs, goals and temperament of every household are unique. Pick a plan that works for you.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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A layoff or a drop of business happened in the past, but a global economic shut down from a deadly virus? This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation. Who would have concocted a story like this when planning for an emergency? Folks did we just enter the twilight zone?!

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Ethical Investing and Shareholder Rights – What You Should Know

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The most important vote is to elect the board of directors, since they run the company on behalf of the shareholders. So this article focuses on shareholder voting rights. Shareholder Voting Rights Individual shareholders of companies get to vote on matters of the company, as the owners.

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