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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

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. We’ll concentrate on numbers 1 – 3, so we can make our emergency savings last as long as possible.

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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. Some families find it feasible to make drastic cuts to non essential expenditures such as entertainment, dining out, and vacationing.

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Cheap and Free Kindle Books: More Ketchup than Salsa, HAPPILY EVER BEFORE And More

For the Mommas

The second book in the Beirut Trilogy, BRIDE OF A BYGONE WAR is set in the spring of 1981, following the American elections, when Lebanon hopes for fresh political winds that might end their seven-year civil war. make a drunken pact that has more unconventional consequences than anything Lifetime could program.

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Ethical Investing and Shareholder Rights – What You Should Know

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The most important vote is to elect the board of directors, since they run the company on behalf of the shareholders. Ethical Investing is Gaining Popularity It may seem impossible but it is possible to make money and do good at the same time. So this article focuses on shareholder voting rights.

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Gender Inequality in 2014

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We took Home Economics (translate that to cooking and sewing class) instead of shop. Student council was for the guys, girls didn’t get elected. We have never elected a female US President, or Vice President and have only just experienced the confirmation of the first female Federal Reserve Chairwoman.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make sure that none of your credit cards are over 50 per cent of your utilization amount. Also, make sure you aren’t paying unnecessary fees for things like credit card insurance. Sometimes spending money just makes you feel good. And make sure you’re getting the most out of your savings. Save Money this Spring: #2.