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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. Of course, depending on what we buy, we may experience some buyers remorse. Risk tolerance can dictate you save.

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Stay the Course Financially

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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. They asked him what would likely cause us to come out of recession.

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Friday’s Freebies: Listerine, Mother’s Day Coupon Book and More

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Check out the list below for available freebies: Free Museum Admission with Bank of America Card (May). Frugal Living: How To Manage Your Money and Be Debt Free to Build Wealth by Clark Evans. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Celebrate the end of the week with some free stuff.

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Saving Tips & Free Crediting Monitoring

For the Mommas

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). One of the easiest and most overlooked ways to spend less is by re-evaluating your debt and improving your credit score.

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4 Financial Lessons Your Parents Forgot to Teach You

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With PNC reporting that the average 20-something faces $45,000 in debt, and Generation Opportunity finding a 15.9 You might have to share your house with your roommates but, depending on your location, it may be better than being stuck in a studio apartment on your own. Read Up on Retirement Accounts. Tackle Student Loans.

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5 Fuel Saving Tips (Guest Post)

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If you feel like you may need to take out a second mortgage to put fuel in your tank, you are not alone! BIO: Tracie helped her family eradicate more than $37,000 in debt. ©2009-11 Saving Sense Media LLC. And as you know, gasoline coupons just don’t appear out this air. Here are 5 Tips to Help You Save: 1.

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12 Tips For Shopping Black Friday

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You may want to map out the stores in advice as well so you can get in and out as quickly as possible. The more flexible you are for your shopping list, the better deal you may find. Create a Budget – Decide what you are going to spend before going, this will help you stay out of debt and stick to your shopping list.

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