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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In 2010 and 2011 I did get a lot of it re-invested, even though it was rising the whole time. These drastic and unprecedented measures used by central bankers to reignite the economy, revive risk taking and boost investor confidence are akin to “steroids” or “sugar high,” critics say.”. No one knows.

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hubby retired in July 2007. Our alternate income streams include an inherited IRA, real estate rental income and dividends/interest from investments. Now, however, I hear that the company will not consider re-hiring anyone laid off in the first round. I’m retired! I have been since April 7, 2010.