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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

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As examples, consider the following, from The Fool’s article Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth. Learn from books but learn from doing and observing as well. We have enough to live on from other sources and an emergency fund. You have to give it space and time (lots of time) to grow into a huge money producer.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

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My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. 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.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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and says, “While the real estate market continues on the road to recovery, there has been quite a buzz recently regarding reverse mortgages. Specifically, how important emergency fund planning was for a couple with a veterinary emergency at their home.”

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? One of the major components of being financially fit is to have an emergency fund. Here is a real life example.

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