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I Am Rich Becauseā€¦.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While I do agree with this assessment, there are a few more things that I feel make our now living generations richer than previous ones, no matter what our bank accounts look like. We have access to world wide movies, news, shopping, and other entertainment via satellite or cable television. Faster transportation.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. Instead of paying for television programming, view free TV or cheap movies on Netflix (or maybe even read a real book!). If you can’t afford a car, use public transportation. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child.

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Stock Market Sectors: 11 Official GICS Groups

Savings Corner

Transportation stocks such as airlines , railroads , and logistics companies are found within the industrials sector, as are companies in the aerospace , defense , construction , and engineering industries. Well-known materials stocks include paint maker Sherwin-Williams ( SHW 1.41% ) and chemicals manufacturer DuPont ( DD 1.57% ).