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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. A greater understanding of, and familiarity with, financial markets and institutions will lead to increased economic activity and growth. Your children know that you are saving money.

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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We individual investors have all become market skittish since the recent huge recession and economic downturn. In hindsight, although my personal situation made me desire retirement, it would have been financially more astute to keep working and investing my salary during 2010 and 2011 and 2012.

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