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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the Great Recession began in 2008/2009, my boss at the time (a Vice President of the company) and her spouse consulted their financial adviser to see what they should do. They asked him what would likely cause us to come out of recession. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. .” percent in 2009, the U.S.

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Jobs for those Without a College Degree

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Degrees are very expensive and in this post recession economy, don’t necessarily guarantee the best return on your dollar. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average median weekly salary for a worker without a degree $651, compared to $1,108 for those with a bachelor’s degree.” Career Cast. According to the U.S.

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Seven Questions to Answer Before You Retire

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In spite of the statistics and the down economy, there are some that ARE financially ready for retirement. These are the questions I asked my self prior to retiring from a six figure income with bonus’s and stock options in the midst of the recent great recession! How can you know when the time is right for you to retire?

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