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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hubby is one of those lucky few that actually has a pretty safe pension – one that also comes with health plans (which cover me as well) – so calculating his was easy. 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.

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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We individual investors have all become market skittish since the recent huge recession and economic downturn. When Buy & Hold Works and When It Doesn’t Things to Consider Before Investing in Real Estate The 4 Biggest Myths about the Stock Market Investing with the Santa Claus Rally A Major Problem with the Modern Day Stock Market.

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11 Things I learned After Owning a Vacation Property

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well. I also wanted a bit more diversification in our portfolio and figured an additional piece of real estate could help that. That gave me the idea to start looking around for one too. Do you have a vacation rental?

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Money Cactus: Wealth Creation Online: Invest It Wisely Interview – There are a stack of really great personal finance blogs online and keeping up with them can be tough, this series introduces you to those who I think are well worth knowing about. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It has served me well over the years, eventually leading to my current position of financial freedom. Although we think of the Great Recession starting in early 2009, it wasn’t until 2013 that the 5 year CD interest rate fell below 1% – and has stayed there ever since according to Bank Rates interest survey data.

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23 Passive Income Ideas To Help You Make Money In 2023

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You may have to keep your product updated or your rental property well-maintained, in order to keep the passive dollars flowing. This could work especially well if you have a contact who can help you access discounted merchandise that few other people can find. Some platforms invest in equity (stock), while others invest in debt.

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Four Promising Solar Stocks For The New Year

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The steady gains throughout 2012 bode well for continued growth into this year, and with the market gaining strength, investors may be well advised to keep an eye on AEIS earning prospects. Not only is the company diversifying its manufacturing base, but its foreign market operations are beginning to show promise as well.