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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hmmmm, in 2008 one of the biggest fears was that credit markets would dry up causing massive restrictions in banks lending to one another and therefore massive refusals to lend money to us. If this particular part of the crisis had not been averted, bank and business failures would have been even more prolific.

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your needs are crucial, and include things like food, water, clothes, transportation, etc. The first place you should stop is the bank. Whether it is a piggy bank or your private branch, put the money away. Grab an empty water jug, the five gallon ones do nicely, or a huge piggy bank that can hold a significant amount of change.

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Stock Market Sectors: 11 Official GICS Groups

Savings Corner

Transportation stocks such as airlines , railroads , and logistics companies are found within the industrials sector, as are companies in the aerospace , defense , construction , and engineering industries. Well-known materials stocks include paint maker Sherwin-Williams ( SHW 1.41% ) and chemicals manufacturer DuPont ( DD 1.57% ).

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Start understanding vocabulary and concepts of economics – such as ‘resource’, ‘earn’, ‘income’, price, ‘currency’ and etc. If your child is ready, talk about the travel industries – who works in them, how they make money, and how much it costs you to use the different kinds of transportation.

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