Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

In 2008-2009 when we had the credit crunch and recession, there was at least one day when stores were not accepting credit. Using cash is seems tougher psychologically. Gas stations, some hotels, some restaurants are examples of places you might negotiate a cash discount. Cash is almost universally accepted.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

It is the same with your finances, whether with credit, savings or investments, use the most reputable institution offering the best plans that you can find. Some asset types do better during inflationary years, some do better in recessions. Understand your money psychology and learn how to manage any quirks that might impede growth.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2011

In hopes of helping someone out there find answers to their own retirement questions, I share today my own retirement experiences and lessons learned to date. We didn’t count on the psychological effect on me though. Then the Great Recession hit so I postponed for a few years. Lesson One – Do the Math.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone who will give you a holiday gift this year could just find exactly what you want or need! Ariel Knafo and other researchers from the psychology department at Hebrew University in Jerusalem designed and conducted an experiment that showed that certain people actually have DNA specific to giving.

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