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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you give the same care to you finances that you give your garden, both should grow. If you and your spouse or family disagree on saving, spending or investing one party may inadvertently sabotage the efforts of the other. One plant may do well in the sun, others in the shade. Pick the right environment. Use good stock.

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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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Be Selfish – GIVE!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Motivational finance books, such as The One Minute Millionaire or Think and Grow Rich stress the importance of giving. Growing acquaintances into friends and possibly business associates helps you become successful, happy and may just give you that million dollar business idea. Giving helps the economy. How is that?

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Psychological Tips for Successful Stock Investing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You want stock in companies that are growing as well as ones that pay some dividend. In today’s economy there is renewed focus on getting good dividend producing stocks. Now, in my retirement and in this economy, I am seeking more dividends, but also wanting a stock that will at least grow with inflation.

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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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3 Moves that Can Hurt Your Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Growing up in the 1950′s and 60′s, I was taught to be polite, revere my elders and don’t make waves. 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. Too little negotiation. Perhaps my fear was somewhat justified.

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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

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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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