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10 Best Low-Risk Investments In April 2024

Savings Corner

It’s also why low-risk plays make for better short-term investments or a stash for your emergency fund. Risk: Annuity contracts are notoriously complex, and so you may not be getting exactly what you expect if you don’t read the contract’s fine print very closely.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. This was part of my parent’s plan to turn me into a saver. Saving first can help you avoid usury interest rates.

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The Best Homeowners Insurance Companies of December 2023

Savings Corner

Homeowners should consider the size of their emergency fund, as well as whether they would prefer to pay more to transfer additional risk and limit unexpected costs. Read the fine print Finally, homeowners should read the fine print on their insurance policy when purchasing coverage.