Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

Over time, in theory, the stock price will go up and down so you will be buying the shares at different prices each period. When I retired, I used this method to re-invest the proceeds from my company 401K (that I had rolled into an IRA). Instead, they had to be sold within the 401K and the proceeds reinvested in the IRA.

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401K Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Nearly 46% of consumers say they typically consider making a financial resolution – up 31% since the first year of the survey in 2009. There are lots of small steps that consumers can take to achieve this resolution so choose options that fit the best with your lifestyle. Consumers with better credit scores have better interest rates.

Monitors 40

Monitors Credit Debt Consumer 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Money Cone: 9 Impulse Buys that Turned Out Better than Expected We’ve all bought stuff based on commercials that turned out nothing like how it was advertised. Sometimes we buy stuff on a whim, only to be disappointed later. But not all my impulse buys have been duds. That man was Steve Jobs. Shamwow guy, you listening?)

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

This is especially important if you get a 401K match from your employer, as that’s free money. Car Buying. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, student loan debt has surpassed $1 trillion. If you live outside of a major metropolitan area, chances are you need a car. Tackle Student Loans.

Parenting 81

Parenting Economy Student Cars 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2013

I’d rather buy stocks at a lower price and sell them at a higher one if I can. In fact buy-and-hold investor Ron Baron (chairman and CEO of Baron Capital) told CNBC on February 5, 2013: “So people are saying … ‘[Dow] 14,000, is it too late?’ My Predicament. I retired in 2010 (yeah!). So, who do you believe?

Economy 187

Economy Money Recession Real Estate 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Tim from How to Make Bankable Savings discusses Buy Versus Rent: Non-Financial Considerations are Ke y The decision to buy or rent your home involves more than a financial analysis. Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. Jill from My Dollar Plan asks How Do You Combat Spending Anxiety?

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Colin Williams presents FOFA What Australian Consumers Of Financial Advice Need To Know posted at humble savers , saying, “Australian legislation ‘Future of Financial Advice’ (FOFA) has created large divisions in the financial community but what does it mean for the consumer? We get some answers. Real Estate.

Money 133

Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133