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Friday Links – Whirlwind Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The statistics are grim on following your passion and making a living doing while doing so. Grappling with insurance choices? Simple Finance Blog can help you decide which insurance is best for you. It May Not Matter. 4 Good Reasons to Buy Travel Insurance. In the market for a new home? PET Archives.

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Seven Questions to Answer Before You Retire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In spite of the statistics and the down economy, there are some that ARE financially ready for retirement. You may not be able to retire if your income won’t support the luxurious lifestyle you are hoping to live! If not, you may want to rethink retirement. How do we know when to pull the trigger and enter retirement?

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Cost of Living Calculator | City and Salary Comparison Tool

Savings Corner

Bureau of Labor Statistics, the largest bill consumers pay each month is for housing. For most people, the bulk of these costs are made up by insurance premiums, but if you’re uninsured — or are considering an area with few in-network providers — healthcare costs may play a role in where you decide to live.

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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. Massachusetts Why Iowa is the best state to retire You may be wondering: Why Iowa? Homeowners insurance in Iowa is also below the national average. Delaware 49. New York 3.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

6 percent of households in the United States are unbanked or underbanked and, so have missed opportunities for savings, lending, and basic financial services ( according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation). Then you are not included in the statistics listed above. According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6

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What to Do With Money: A Mom’s Guide to Smart Money Management

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Statistically , you are probably going to outlive your spouse. Get Insurance Did you know that the average life insurance cost per household is roughly $993 a year ? In my book, insurance is an absolute necessity. And I’m talking about all forms of insurance, from health to life and even home insurance.

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Live Real, Now tells us how we can save money on anything from bills to insurance. By May,the whole house will be clutter free and organized. Canadian Personal Finance Blog shares with us statistics on the inflation of gas and how hybrid options are needed. It is amazing the trends you can see if you keep good records.

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