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Money Matters: How to Prepare Your Finances for a Recession

Motherhood Moments

As Americans assess their financial situations following a challenging year, several economic signs — including continued high interest rates and lingering inflation — are still warning of a possible recession sometime in 2023. Maliga shares several ways to prepare for a recession: Prepare a bare bones budget.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are we on our way to an actual depression (as opposed to the Great Recession)? Do I have enough food, water, heat, light and shelter to last through depression like conditions? This economic downturn is just the ticket to accomplish some of those actions. Share tips on surviving economic downturns within the family.

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Can You Cut Expenses by a Half Million Dollars?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. 262,032 Food Preparation. Based on that, we saved $222 dollars a year on a $500 a month food budget for 40 years for a total of $8,880. This post was written by Marie. . I’ve actually never ever had either.