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Psychological Tips for Successful Stock Investing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, I’m probably in that mode right now stock from my pre-retirement company. Don’t we all wish we had kept a closer eye on the events prior to 2008 and 2009 and sold our positions prior to that! You want stock in companies that are growing as well as ones that pay some dividend.

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5 Economic Assumptions We (still) Make That Won’t Always Be True

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ahem… , we all saw real estate fall in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – but do you believe that it is now on the rebound? For several years, the US has been printing up currency to bolster the economy. At that time, it was illegal for a foreign company to buy land in Russia. Are you snapping up property at low interest rates?

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Car Shopping With Your Teen Driver: Be Safe and Save

Saving Cents With Sense

Odometer tampering, for example, is on the rise—the Chicago Tribune reports that dishonest sellers and dealers are rolling back odometers with high mileage to much lower numbers, which means that your teen could end up with a vehicle that may have deteriorating or worn out parts. Safety Ratings. All rights reserved.

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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Is the economy really recovering or will our jobs (assuming we have one) once again disappear? I moved my retirement savings from two company plans into an IRA. We also were over allocated in my last employers company stock, and the rising market made it easier for me to meet some selling price objectives. My Predicament.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to read up on that stuff, plenty of it was written in 2008 and 2009. I may replenish our supply of fuel oil, matches, candles, lamp oil and wicks. Some of you may know that I am on a mission to build wealth across generations in my family. Am I just weird or do some of you also react that way? Here are a few links.

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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. percent in 2009, the U.S. In spite of a 2009 study by Scott I. The comfort of an evening in company of your long time spouse or good friend.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although we think of the Great Recession starting in early 2009, it wasn’t until 2013 that the 5 year CD interest rate fell below 1% – and has stayed there ever since according to Bank Rates interest survey data. Financial moves in a low interest rate economy. Pretty much nothing. Risk tolerance can dictate you save.

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