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Ethical Investing is Gaining Popularity

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It may seem impossible but it is possible to make money and do good at the same time. The voice of shareholders can change the operating procedures of companies and make them behave in a much more shareholder friendly manner. This is often the best way to make the biggest impact. Selling shares of chronic violators.

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

“Other things equal, an increase in the stock market makes people wealthier. personal saving rate bottomed out at around 1% in the third quarter of 2005. During the long 7 years since the crisis, many people lost jobs and houses. Even today, many are still unemployed or underemployed. ” The easy money effect.

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If You Are Able, Adopt-a-Family or Senior This Holiday Season

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That Christmas back in 2005, my husband and I were overwhelmed with gratitude for this beautiful baby girl that we waited 5 years for. Every year since 2005 we have adopted a family. There is so much need out there and these families are trying to make Christmas for their children special just like my husband and I do.

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