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Financial Tasks for First Quarter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our personal finances obviously require attention all year long. For example, once a quarter, I review our asset allocation actuals against our target allocations and come up with a plan to discuss and implement based on the analysis. Clean out and organize paper files for personal finances.

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Go Green and Save Money by Using Free Online Calculators

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Opting for a traditional IRA over other choices simply because it looks the best on paper is not a smart strategy in the long run. While this free tool won’t attach a cost analysis with its findings, the Nature Conservancy carbon footprint calculator is by far the best individual emissions estimator currently on the web.