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. Of course, if you can go to college and if you choose a field that will pay you well enough to earn a good return on your college dollar investment, you will most likely be better off in the long run. .”

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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. The world wide recession made us all (either of necessity or by choice) a bit more frugal.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 20, 2011

Well, a new study shows that you can cause cell damage within minutes of puffing a cigarette. This is hope for those who were hit really hard with the recession. Preventing and Fixing Winter’s Toll on Your House - some tips on how to save yourself money on repair bills as well as frustration. So get out there and quit.

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For the Mommas

JULY 20, 2013

Lucky for Nathan, there is a lot to look forward to as well: a laser tag birthday party, baseball at recess, and even a cool Halloween dance. Fifth grade has plenty of perks. Oh sure, there’s more work, and Nathan still has to put up with that know-it-all, Lisa Crane.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

By Margarette Burnette   Margarette Burnette Senior Writer | Savings accounts, money market accounts, banking Margarette Burnette is a NerdWallet authority on savings, who has been writing about bank accounts since before the Great Recession. Her work has been featured in The Associated Press , USA Today and other major newspapers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

Figure Out What You Want to Include Your first step is to figure out what you want to include in your home food storage, as well as how much you need. Include quantities that make sense for your space, as well as that amounts that you can easily manage as part of your rotation. As well as. So, what do you do for food storage?

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For the Mommas

JUNE 17, 2013

Lucky for Nathan, there is a lot to look forward to as well: a laser tag birthday party, baseball at recess, and even a cool Halloween dance. Fifth grade has plenty of perks. Oh sure, there’s more work, and Nathan still has to put up with that know-it-all, Lisa Crane.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Lucky for Nathan, there is a lot to look forward to as well: a laser tag birthday party, baseball at recess, and even a cool Halloween dance. Fifth grade has plenty of perks. Oh sure, there’s more work, and Nathan still has to put up with that know-it-all, Lisa Crane.

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New York City Recession Baseball New York 65

Saving With Shellie

MAY 26, 2015

Its side handles are molded to allow for comfortable carrying and lifting, while the recessed drain plug is designed for ease in emptying the contents of the Igloo Roller Cooler. Its been awesome and has held up really well for over 5 years. It is able to hold up to 90 cans and features four drink holders in its lid.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2014

As an adult, I use both cash and credit as well as checks. 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. If I buy anything online, I use credit.

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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. Some banks also hit you with a loss of a portion of principal as well, so it’s important to read the rules and check CD rates before you invest. Department of the Treasury.

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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! I’m doing OK, so hopefully these questions will help you as well. I was lucky on the health, dental and vision insurance, as my spouse’s plan covers me as well.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 14, 2014

Its side handles are molded to allow for comfortable carrying and lifting, while the recessed drain plug is designed for ease in emptying the contents of the Igloo Roller Cooler. Its been awesome and has held up really well for over 5 years. It is able to hold up to 90 cans and features four drink holders in its lid.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 25, 2012

Starting August 30, Rite Aid Video Values will be tied to the free loyalty program wellness+ , making it even easier to use all of Rite Aid’s savings programs. If a Video Values member does not already have a wellness+ membership, signing up is easy and free at www.riteaid.com/wellness. Beauty- Save $30. off any Gas-X.

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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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2013

We individual investors have all become market skittish since the recent huge recession and economic downturn. I’d rather buy stocks at a lower price and sell them at a higher one if I can. It’s hard for me, emotionally to avoid trying to time the market. So, who do you believe?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Morningstar holds a huge database of American stocks as well as Canadian stocks. So I then look at the debt to see if that is the reason they have so much cash through the recession. Let’s say that I want to invest in a company that is committed to alternative energy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2013

With the economy the way it is and with most people affected by the recession, they will definitely understand that you want to keep costs at a minimum by having a small wedding party. Making your own wedding invitations is often cheaper, and it is more personal as well. You can easily go to the craft store and buy whatever you need.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2011

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. Why is there a widely spreading popularity of using and buying renewable energy resources? Because the increasing price of gas, food, etc.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2017

If you take the time to decide what to want plant and pick the right type of place in which to plant, you should plant good stock – get the best example that you can so that it has the best chance of growing well for you. One plant may do well in the sun, others in the shade. It’s the same way with finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Hubby is one of those lucky few that actually has a pretty safe pension – one that also comes with health plans (which cover me as well) – so calculating his was easy. Then the Great Recession hit so I postponed for a few years. In 2010, my company was just preparing to do their first round of recession related layoffs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2012

Since the economy has been in recession, the current state of things is causing many people to really rethink how they view their job security. Well, there you have it. You have to communicate well, avoid confrontations and resolve differences in a positive way.” Now what you ask? What has worked and what didn’t work?

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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. Not only is this likely to play to the teacher’s interests, but a themed item may also fit well into the classroom setting.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2015

Well, that didn’t happen in our case. Third, our children were well into their thirties when we started the program. One of our sons lost a job during the 2009 recession. We try to take steps to avoid that. We plan to live long and active lives and will need quite a bit of our estate to see us through to our own ends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 27, 2012

During recession periods, companies are struggling to keep their feet on the ground. Aside from raising profits, you can also demonstrate how well you handle your team. One tactic of employers is to say that the business is over the annual budget already to try and deter you from asking. Also, remember to be realistic.

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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. In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 26, 2011

During recession periods, companies are struggling to keep their feet on the ground. Aside from raising profits, you can also demonstrate how well you handle your team. One tactic of employers is to say that the business is over the annual budget already to try and deter you from asking. Also, remember to be realistic.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Although gift giving occasions are fun times and typically filled with happy get togethers, getting all those gifts year after year from loving, generous and well meaning friends and relatives can really fill up all the corners of all the shelves of all your rooms. What If You Really Don’t Know The Giver Too Well?

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Gifts Holiday Giving Friends And Family Sale 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well. Although the operating costs are typically covered entirely each year, the opportunity cost of having all that money tied up in a property (which lost value the year after we bought it due to the recession) is huge.

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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. Follow these cost reduction strategies consistently and you can stack up huge lifetime savings as well. This post was written by Marie. . We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Money Cactus: Wealth Creation Online: Invest It Wisely Interview – There are a stack of really great personal finance blogs online and keeping up with them can be tough, this series introduces you to those who I think are well worth knowing about. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 13, 2015

Frugal living helped our budget survive two babies, one recession, four moves and countless emergency expenses. Well, I just might surprise you with some Lower 48 ideas too. Over the past six years of frugal living I’ve learned many things. The first is that I love saving money. And for those of you who aren’t in Texas?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

It has served me well over the years, eventually leading to my current position of financial freedom. Although we think of the Great Recession starting in early 2009, it wasn’t until 2013 that the 5 year CD interest rate fell below 1% – and has stayed there ever since according to Bank Rates interest survey data.

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 8, 2011

Although the article doesn't mention it, I think this extra money could enhance your health by paying for a gym membership - as long as you actually use it; Finally, how about having some well-earned fun? During the Great Recession, many of us have felt overworked and underfunded and as a result we've replaced vacations with 'staycations'.

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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

JANUARY 9, 2013

The steady gains throughout 2012 bode well for continued growth into this year, and with the market gaining strength, investors may be well advised to keep an eye on AEIS earning prospects. Not only is the company diversifying its manufacturing base, but its foreign market operations are beginning to show promise as well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2014

This was in the 1980s, deep in the recession. Of those who take the SNAP challenge, the most common complaint is how difficult it is to buy fresh fruits and veggies as well as meat on such a limited food budget. When I was 9, my dad, who worked a factory job, was laid off. He couldn’t find a job for another two years.

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