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Why Use Cash?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Gas stations, some hotels, some restaurants are examples of places you might negotiate a cash discount. In 2008-2009 when we had the credit crunch and recession, there was at least one day when stores were not accepting credit. If you didn’t have cash to spend that day, you may well have been stranded out of gas.

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If You???re Not Poor, Can You Teach Your Kids What It???s Like to Be Poor?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While I was growing up, my family didn’t have much money. During the recession in the ’80s, he was unemployed for nearly 2.5 I was responsible for my own gas, insurance, and maintenance. I was responsible for my own gas, insurance, and maintenance. My mom was an at home day care provider.

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Due to the recent high gas prices, he has been focused on researching gas credit card offers, most recently writing reviews of the 76 credit card and the Chase BP gas card. However he kindly reminds everyone that reducing your driving is the best way to save money on gas, as well as save the environment!

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It’s Harley Time – But Is It Worth the Cost?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

His wife had been a bartender and had just switched to cleaning houses for money instead. My other neighbor could probably afford the bike – until the great recession hit, his business lost enough customers to close shop and they went underwater on their mortgage. They can save money on gas for the commute to work.

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Growth of Sustainable Finance to Support the Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It is not at all surprising, considering the enormous demand of such green investments among consumers, that the solar stocks and wind stocks have gained significant profits even during the recession. Because the increasing price of gas, food, etc. and the notable change in our climate has gotten people concerned about their future.

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. You save money on gasoline (assuming fewer trips to the store).

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