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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Real Estate Will Always Have Value. Ahem… , we all saw real estate fall in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – but do you believe that it is now on the rebound? Some believe that we are in for an even bigger real estate bust in the 2014 – 2016 years. Are you snapping up property at low interest rates?

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The Cost of Doing Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you neglect routine maintenance on your assets (real estate, belongings, etc) they may end up damaged, worth less or gone. So, seal up those air leaks, make sure your thermostat is set for economy, wrap those pipes to keep them from freezing and make sure your windows and doors are winter proof. Do nothing to defend.

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23 Passive Income Ideas To Help You Make Money In 2023

Savings Corner

While legally that’s true, in practice passive income may take other forms. In practice, you may do some or all of the work upfront, but passive income often involves some additional labor along the way, too. Non-dividend-paying stocks or assets like cryptocurrencies may be exciting, but they won’t earn you passive income.

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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. Maria presents Politics and economy in the Eurozone part 1 posted at The Money Principle , saying, “The people have spoken in France and Greece. Mike presents May Blog Evolution Report… + Income Stats! Can you blame them?

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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Is the economy really recovering or will our jobs (assuming we have one) once again disappear? These drastic and unprecedented measures used by central bankers to reignite the economy, revive risk taking and boost investor confidence are akin to “steroids” or “sugar high,” critics say.”. So, who do you believe?

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

You may want to settle down by the beach or in the mountains. With all these possibilities in front of you, you may not know where to start. The category that we weighed the heaviest was affordability, to reflect the challenges that so many Americans face in today’s economy. Delaware 49. New York 3. West Virginia 48.

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Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to get your cash back, you need to sell your shares; the price of your company’s stock may have gone up and so you will make a profit. Conversely, the price may have dropped and you can only sell them for less than you paid for them. This potential for loss is the major difference between savings and investment.

Money 189