Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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

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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. Are you snapping up property at low interest rates? The Feds Will Be Able To Control Inflation.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

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I would go into the bank with my stubby little hands clutching my months worth of allowance (total of $1), deposit it and see the results right off printed in my book. Back then I had a passbook. Nice immediate incentive. This was part of my parent’s plan to turn me into a saver.

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