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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are we on our way to an actual depression (as opposed to the Great Recession)? Even if you aren’t invested in the market, you wonder if this will ripple down to you in the form of more job losses, higher prices, inflation, benefit reductions and belt cinching. What Should You Do In a Market Downturn? Here are a few links.

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Due to the recent high gas prices, he has been focused on researching gas credit card offers, most recently writing reviews of the 76 credit card and the Chase BP gas card. During the “great recession” when oil prices dipped, fuel efficiency took a backseat to other issues. Will the summer of 2011 be a repeat of 2008?

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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 easy money effect. ” The tired of scrimping effect.

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Why Use Cash?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Occasionally merchants will discount the price because they don’t have to pay the credit card fees on your purchase. In 2008-2009 when we had the credit crunch and recession, there was at least one day when stores were not accepting credit. Cash is almost universally accepted.

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

Savings Corner

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. So the bond helps protect your investment against the ravages of increasing prices. With high inflation levels, the bond is paying out a sizable yield.

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HELOC Vs Home Equity Loan: How Do They Work?

Savings Corner

If property values decline abruptly or a recession occurs , the lender could reduce your credit line, freeze it or even demand immediate repayment in full. Compared to earlier years, HELOC originations are actually on par with pre-pandemic norms, while home equity originations are actually above the figures recorded between 2008 and 2021.

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Four Promising Solar Stocks For The New Year

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Despite the enduring post-2008 market quagmire, the latter half of 2012 was an especially strong year for the market. Operations entry into the energy-hungry German market seems to be buoying company earnings and stock price. Guest Post Author Bio: Andy is an avid foodie and writer, eating his way around the Washington DC area.