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6 Reasons Why Gold has a Bright Future

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Unlike gold, currencies, treasuries and other securities that countries sell, are prone to political chaos. A Safe Haven during Economic Instability. Investors have continually found gold to be a safe haven during political and economic tensions around the world. Buy Stocks in a Gold Company. Final Word!

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Why Investing Your Bonus A Smart Move

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Economic and political uncertainty dominated the global news headlines in 2016 and uncertainty looks set to continue this year. Inflation erodes the buying power of your money over the long-term, while market volatility tends to be a short-term phenomenon. Investments Help To Buffer Against The Effects Of Inflation.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

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With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. Personal Finances – A Thrifty Lifestyle Is A Sustainable Lifestyle Our economic stability is also a key aspect in maintaining a healthy outlook and plays an integral part in a sustainable lifestyle. (And

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Calendar of Environmental Events Around the World

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Zero Waste Week – Mid-March – Established to promote positive alternatives to landfill and incineration and to raise community awareness of the social and economic benefits to be gained when waste is regarded as a resource base upon which can be built both employment and business opportunity.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

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A Couple of Things to Be Aware of Before You Invest in Bitcoin

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However, it is possible to buy pieces of Bitcoin, which means you don’t have to pay the thousands of dollars that a single bitcoin is now said to be worth. Hence, it is impossible to say when you should buy and when you should sell. Usually, the price that is indicated is that of a single Bitcoin.

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Gender Inequality in 2014

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We took Home Economics (translate that to cooking and sewing class) instead of shop. We are underrepresented politically – holding only 98 of 535 (18%) of seats in Congress. We still buy into all of this! Sweat was frowned upon, don’t run, you’ll sweat. Don’t play sports, you’ll sweat.

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