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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Saving first can help you avoid usury interest rates.

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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. My grandchildren’s other set of grandparents are just one example. percent in 2009, the U.S. In spite of a 2009 study by Scott I.

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Should You Buy or Lease a Car?

Saving Cents With Sense

According to Cars.com, consumers purchase vehicles in a variety of ways, most often by financing. For example, you may think that within a few years your lifestyle or job will no longer require a vehicle. Even if your ultimate goal is to purchase a car on your own, leasing can be a life-saving gap solution. What do you think?

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