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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since they were dirt cheap at the time, I had no emotional problem getting into some mutual funds focused on international stocks. In 2010 and 2011 I did get a lot of it re-invested, even though it was rising the whole time. We have set our asset allocation model to require 15% of our assets in international stocks. Money Tips'

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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She stopped paying income tax on the rare occasions when she did have income and did not pay county real estate taxes. Be prepared to spend money on a cheap hotel if you can’t get into a shelter or take a tent (if you can carry it). Although she has been lucky, a fire or tornado could put her on the streets in a minute.