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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some asset types do better during inflationary years, some do better in recessions. Understand your money psychology and learn how to manage any quirks that might impede growth. You must be watchful to protect your tree or bush before it is irrevocably damaged. Limit your selections within each category. Feed and water.

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We didn’t count on the psychological effect on me though. Then the Great Recession hit so I postponed for a few years. In 2010, my company was just preparing to do their first round of recession related layoffs. Health insurance is a bit more pricy than when employed, but less than a lot of other people pay.