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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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Building Your Investment Portfolio the Right Way

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With the best strategies, you’ll be able to protect yourself from declines or changes that occur with the economy. Use both mutual funds and ETFs to achieve diversification while investing in stocks, bonds, real estate, and international investments. Look into Index or Bond Funds.

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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.

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23 Passive Income Ideas To Help You Make Money In 2023

Savings Corner

Buy crowdfunded real estate If you’re interested in investing in real estate but don’t want to do a lot of the heavy lifting (management, repairs, handling tenants and more), then another option is using a crowdfunding platform to invest in property. Some platforms invest in equity (stock), while others invest in debt.

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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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Do the Times in Which You Live Shape Your Finances?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I developed the mentality of plenty (as opposed to scarcity) because the economy was growing throughout my life (with some stops and stutters along the way). I learned that investing in others is beneficial – watching others in my family and nation put money into the stock market and real estate.

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Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you decide to invest in real estate, precious metals or collectable items, the same situation applies as investment in the stock market. Savings Accounts and Stock Investments: Uses, Values and Differences With an unstable economy, credit card debt and the pending collapse of Social Security, it is wise to decide early.

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