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Friday Links – Fridays Are Just Another Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sean at One Smart Dollar lists his reasons why it’s smart for young professionals to invest in real estate. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy. Are you a young professional? PET Archives.

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How to Save Money by Downsizing

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More and more people are opting for smaller, more economical cars to reduce running costs as well greenhouse gas emissions. Real estate taxes are calculated on the size of the house so a smaller house will attract a lower tax rate. I hope this article has started you thinking about how you can save money by downsizing.

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Frugal housing.

Finally Frugal

I was questioning whether, with the sad state of the real estate market, throwing money at my second mortgage was really the intelligent thing to do, since I don't know whether I'll ever get that money back (I'm thinking not). Way to protect your backside, economic experts!)

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Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In today’s tight economic climate, many people wonder what is the best method of improving their financial position. In this article we will look at the pros and cons of saving and investing, as well as reducing debt, as a means of gaining financial security.

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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We individual investors have all become market skittish since the recent huge recession and economic downturn. Anthony Mirhaydari from MSN Money in an article Bull market or prelude to a bust? I’d rather buy stocks at a lower price and sell them at a higher one if I can. Is The Bull Market About To Deflate? Money Tips'

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

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Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? – Two economic giants square off. They pulled us out of The Great Depression, but do they have any wisdom to offer us in our current economic situation? My University Money: Why Is Leverage Only Ok In Real Estate?

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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Budgeting and Economics. ” FG presents A Tale of Two Brothers posted at Financial God , saying, “One of my favourite books is ‘Economics in One Lesson’, by Henry Hazlitt. Real Estate. Welcome to the April 6, 2012 Edition #231 of the Carnival of Financial Planning.

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