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The Danger In Assuming

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Unfortunately the recession of 2008 was not an isolated incident. If the “nothing bad will ever happen to me” assumption were true, there would be no need for insurance. But seeing as how insurance is a multi million dollar business, I think it’s safe to say it’s time to throw that naive assumption out the window.

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Green Investing Tips: How To Place Your Dollar In Conscious Companies

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. While we were all plenty burned by the 2008 crash, with a slow turnaround there remain many sectors in which to place your investing dollar. Finance and Insurance.

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

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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. Most accounts are government-insured up to $250,000 per account type per bank, so you’ll be compensated even if the financial institution fails.

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