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Taking a Loan: Is Now a Good Time?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The global economic downturn and credit crunch has placed a large number of people under great financial pressure. Many are seeking loans to help give them short term respite from current money worries. However, you should consider the long term consequences of taking out a loan and indeed whether you really need a loan at all.

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Scarcity – The Good and the Bad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” Scarcity drives economics and business. In business and economics, if you have something in abundance that others consider scarce, you stand to move ahead and make a profit, but if your service or product is offered by a multitude of others you have to find other ways to get ahead.

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You have to refrain from giving into your temptations to withdraw the money, otherwise it will never add up. If you are hard pressed to find ways to save money, here are some ideas to help get you started. In today’s tight economic climate, many people wonder what is the best method of improving their financial position.

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Can’t Afford Private School? It May Not Matter.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the latest study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), randomly selected 15 year old students in America are almost average compared to counterparts in 70 participating countries. Just average. What are your schooling choices?

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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? I remembered that I have a french press (still in the box) sitting in my cupboard. Hubby has been running errands for us, so I’ll give him a break. Folks did we just enter the twilight zone?!

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Have the Right Appliances to Keep Healthy

Nicoles Nickels

Changes that start at home are easier to maintain so whether you are doing this for yourself or being a role model for your family give these three tips a try! It is easy to clean, easy to use and very economical. SMOOTH THINGS OVER. Nicole’s take: We are in love with this George Foreman Grill!

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How to Bake Cheap Holiday Cookies and Breads

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To be economical, avoid the special flours, the real butter, chocolate, nuts and other special ingredients. Press with back of fork to make crisscrosses. Place strips side by side, press lightly together and twist like rope. This will give the dough color and gloss. Add eggs, beat thoroughly. Stir in peanut butter.

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