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The ABC’s of Debt Reduction

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It will take years to see a dramatic reversal of the unemployment trend that saw the US unemployment rate nearly reach 10%. Establishing a funding source to eradicate incurring new debt is equally as important to the debt reduction picture as paying off old debt. Debt has become a way of life for so many.

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Let’s Talk about Employment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Just like having a professional appearance is important, using professional communication is equally important. I think it’s safe to say I’m pretty confused about what I want to be when I grow up. Please don’t let that hinder you from following along. In my 11 years, I’ve been in every imaginable job situation. Especially tone. There’s more!

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Personal Loan Calculator – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Without an origination fee, the interest rate equals the APR. Some lenders have credit-building tools, unemployment protection or fast funding. This number doesn’t display if you enter a fixed origination fee amount. APR: The annual percentage rate is the interest rate with the origination fee included. Submit an application.

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Money vs. Family Life

freestuff.tv

Today I would like to pose this somewhat provocative statement and given the recent unemployment reports would seem ridiculous: “Reasons why you don’t want that promotion&#. Money Does Not Equal Happiness. With the state of the world economy so fragile, there is even more pressure around the household finances.

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Marriage and Money: 5 Tips To Reduce the Money Arguments

Family Balance Sheet

It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. My husband and I have equal footing when it comes to money decisions, even though my husband is currently the primary income earner. Although, it wasn't always that way.

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

“Other things equal, an increase in the stock market makes people wealthier. ’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. Even today, many are still unemployed or underemployed.

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Update - The Shopping Ban (Jan- the end of Feb 2010)

Work With What You've Got

I feel equal parts proud and frustrated. I won’t be offended. This is pretty much how I feel about it. So it’s going well in that I am sticking to it. This is not all that remarkable given the situation. My husband is still unemployed and I don’t really have money to spend on clothes and accessories. So that’s where I’m at. I’m struggling.

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