Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Even as inflation comes down and the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle looks like it’s about to end , the economy still faces the risk of a recession. It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund. In contrast, higher-risk investments are better suited for long-term goals.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

We believe everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. So how do we make money? Use this free savings calculator to understand how your money can grow over time. Here is a list of our partners and here’s how we make money. Our partners compensate us. NerdWallet, Inc.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

With passive income, you can have money coming in even as you pursue your primary job, or if you’re able to build up a solid stream of passive income, you might want to kick back a little. Opportunity: A course can deliver an excellent income stream, because you make money easily after the initial outlay of time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2012

Many people like having hobbies , but many of us have cut back when it comes to doing the things we like so that we can save money. Building model airplanes, for example, might have gone by the wayside with the recession because it is a hobby that can quickly get expensive. You can make them a weekly institution at your home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

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. “Other things equal, an increase in the stock market makes people wealthier.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2015

We include teacher gifts into our Christmas budget every year, but I also want my children to be part of the gift giving process, whether they craft a card, make an ornament, or write a poem. Maybe think beyond the mug this year with these ten gift ideas that are sure to make the teacher feel appreciated. New Games for Indoor Recess.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2011

Real estate is a great investment, because as Teddy Roosovelt once said “you should buy land; they’ve stopped making it.” Know beforehand if you plan on making money off your real estate via rent or capital gains. Will I make more money off of rent, or more money off of the increase of the value of the land?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2012

With our national recession seeming to lift ever so slightly, many Americans are curious about the best means to invest after four years of market-shyness. Google’s phenomenal growth since its pre-recession IPO has slowed little, and the company continues to be an exceptionally strong holding to this day.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

Then, make a list of what you want to include. If your food storage is full of things you wouldn’t eat regularly, it can cause problems and discomfort with your body, and it can lead to money wasted through food spoilage. Make a list of the items you want in your food storage, from frozen items to canned goods, to dried fruit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

My University Money: Should I Pursue a Co-op Education? Money Beagle: Why You Should Write Your Personal Finance Executive Summary Today – Working with a clearly defined objective is key to financial success. To complete the trusts picture make sure you review A Matter of Trusts part 1 and 2!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Are we on our way to an actual depression (as opposed to the Great Recession)? Is now the time to put that in the market and make it grow? Write a book about our experiences during the Great Recession and this aftermath of it and offer it for sale. My next tendency is to try to figure out how I can benefit from the situation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Perhaps you are socking away go-goobs of money for a far off retirement date and are wondering if it is worthwhile to forego all those ‘along the way’ life treats in order to be prepared for retirement. Then the Great Recession hit so I postponed for a few years. Make sure you have the financial backing to quit your job!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 5, 2012

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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Koupon Karen

MAY 9, 2024

If your bathroom has a window, make use of it to improve airflow. For smaller bathrooms, creative solutions like recessed medicine cabinets or over-the-door racks can maximize space without sacrificing style. Adding Personal Touches Infusing your bathroom with personal touches will make the space truly yours.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2013

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! Do you need the money? Knowing that money is going to be available brings a great deal of security. Is the time and effort expended on your job worth the money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2015

You want to see how they handle money before you die and leave it all to them. Gifting should always be done with the idea that you no longer control the money in the gift. What will they do when they come into all that money? One of our sons lost a job during the 2009 recession. We try to take steps to avoid that.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Then, you would also need the gear that makes having and using a boat fun. During the great recession, I’ve heard that folks were just dumping their boats in isolated waterways – to avoid those ongoing costs. No one was buying used boats during the recession. Boat ownership means time spent. Boating is fun.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2013

We usually make New Year’s resolutions – lose weight, go back to school, stop smoking, save money, eat better, etc. Of course, you want to stay realistic – and attainable (becoming a professional basketball star might not happen this year, but making the school team might!). How are they spending their money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

Invest your time and money in institutions and investments that have ongoing value. 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. Prune down debt to make way for savings to build.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2011

It is more about picking the right kind of products and services from companies that are determined to make certain contributions to the environment. Therefore, for any investor, it is important to make an investment strategy depending on the three variables of ethical investing - risk, reward and responsibility.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2012

For employees, the only way to earn more money than they are already earning is to either get a promotion or get a raise. During recession periods, companies are struggling to keep their feet on the ground. On the other hand, your boss just might agree, helping you earn extra money you otherwise would not have.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

I scouted nationwide, looking for a likely spot to buy – wanting an area that had enough attractions to rent well, was someplace we would enjoy, and which was close enough to home to make it accessible for weekend trips for all of us. The new dock was not yet built. Check the government records. Guess what? I do a better job.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Whether it’s teaching them multiplication tables or helping them extract gum from their hair after a particularly rough recess, teachers are some of the most influential people in a child’s life. Teachers often spend their own money on supplies for their classrooms. Gift Cards.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 15, 2011

However he kindly reminds everyone that reducing your driving is the best way to save money on gas, as well as save the environment! During the “great recession” when oil prices dipped, fuel efficiency took a backseat to other issues. But to make it even more confusing, remember that jet fuel is extremely high octane.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 26, 2011

For employees, the only way to earn more money than they are already earning is to either get a promotion or get a raise. During recession periods, companies are struggling to keep their feet on the ground. On the other hand, your boss just might agree, helping you earn extra money you otherwise would not have.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 29, 2014

Degrees are very expensive and in this post recession economy, don’t necessarily guarantee the best return on your dollar. I suspect she makes quite good money – lots more than the $22,700 quoted above. Don’t despair if you (or perhaps your children) aren’t planning on earning a four year college degree.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2011

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee! Do we still have that money? We weren’t actually able to save the money we didn’t spend. This post was written by Marie. .

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

The article reports that: “Those who had certain variants of a gene called “AVPR1a” gave an average of nearly 50 percent more money than those not displaying that variant. Does investing time in figuring out what to give make us feel better about ourselves as Konnikova theorizes in that Scientific American’s article.

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Gifts Holiday Giving Friends And Family Sale 189

Finally Frugal

JANUARY 8, 2011

This, apparently, is due to the fact that individuals won't be paying into Social Security in 2011 (which, honestly, seems rather inadvisable given the sorry state of our Social Security system, but I'm not making the decisions in D.C., In any case, I came across an article with suggestions for how to use this windfall.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

JUNE 21, 2009

She’s one-of-a-kind so don’t try to mold her into one of your vendor clones or you’ll miss out on one of the only opportunities you’ll ever have to make shopping on QVC acceptable to a consumer who actually knows and appreciates true fashion. Designer Recession! It’s good to have you back Rachel!!

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

MAY 16, 2009

I hope to that the buyers let her do her “thang&# and don’t make her tone it down for their audience. PS: I’m totally stalking the green room and will take any and all opportunities to snap a photo of her for yall…maybe even pre-make up in her sweats…does Zoe even own sweats?!? Designer Recession!

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 13, 2015

Frugal living helped our budget survive two babies, one recession, four moves and countless emergency expenses. The first is that I love saving money. I started writing Saving with Shellie in January 2009 to keep myself accountable to my $40 a week grocery challenge and to help others navigate the crazy world of coupons.

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Saving SAHM Sanity

JANUARY 1, 2011

This year I broke my goals down into four categories: Health, Personal, Money/Financial, and Household. I'll make an all natural organic dinner for my kids, than once they're in bed I'll order a pizza. So many places in my community have been hit hard with the recession and depend mainly on volunteers to stay open.

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Goals 2011 Journal Recession 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

While there are many reasons why adult children could be living with their parents, right now most of the blame falls on the economy and the recession. The recession has made it more difficult than usual for new graduates to find gainful employment, especially with experienced workers finding themselves unemployed for months or even years.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

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 Through it all, I learned how to budget my money and how to find bargains. She tried to top off the royal glass with dashes of ordinariness to make them better royals’” (CNN).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 9, 2013

SolarCity Corporation: Making its IPO at the very close of last year, SolarCity (NASDAQ:SCTY) is a new player among alternative energy stocks. Green Investing Tips: How To Place Your Dollar In Conscious… With our national recession seeming to lift ever so slightly, many Americans are curious about the best means to invest.

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