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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

Savings Corner

Even as inflation comes down and the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle looks like it’s about to end , the economy still faces the risk of a recession. That may be fine if your goal is to preserve capital and maintain a steady flow of interest income. You’ll want to avoid being locked into below-market CDs for too long.

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Psychological Tips for Successful Stock Investing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, I’m probably in that mode right now stock from my pre-retirement company. Though it has it’s place, you need to ensure that the ethical companies you invest in actually have the potential you need. You want stock in companies that are growing as well as ones that pay some dividend. Average Up Not Down.

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3 Moves that Can Hurt Your Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After all, there were so many of us Boomers going for the same job in a tight (think stagflation) economy – employers really did have their choice. They were sniffing the wind to see what the next big opportunity in the company might be and working to position themselves to step into it’s midst.

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Environmentally Friendly Ways to Grow Your Business

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This is why entrepreneurs will have been disappointed to learn to true cost of a volatile and unpredictable 2016, during which the UK electorate voted to leave the EU, the value of the pound plummeted and the economy edged towards another bout of recession. billion hole in the nation’s economy. Equity Crowdfunding.

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Is It Worth It To Purchase Insurance For Your Smartphone?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And, being that it’s not the cheapest cell phone in the world, it’s also understandable why you may be contemplating if you should get insurance for it. Still, purchasing cell phone insurance in an economy that is still trying to get back to some sense of stability, at the end of the day, is generating another bill.

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How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, none of these tools will help drivers that intentionally or unintentionally sabotage their own fuel economy. Examples of driving habits that decrease fuel economy include poor vehicle maintenance and terrible driving habits. Keep in mind that there are some moments while driving that you may not want to turn off your engine.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Companies Exploit International Workers – Lack of Fair Wages posted at Provident Plan , saying, “Learn more about Infosys and why U.S. companies should not treat workers this way. Mike presents May Blog Evolution Report… + Income Stats!

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