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Virginia Anderson

6 Frugal Living Lessons From the Great Recession

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Economic uncertainty often forces a shift in how we spend and save. During the Great Recession of the late 2000s — when unemployment hit 10% and home values dropped by 30% — many tightened their budgets and focused on financial survival.

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