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Stock Market Sectors: 11 Official GICS Groups

Savings Corner

We categorize stocks into sectors to make it easy to compare companies that have similar business models. Energy sector The energy sector covers companies that do business in the oil and natural gas industry. It doesn’t include many renewable energy companies which instead are considered utilities. The largest U.S.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Franchise

Savings Corner

For instance, consider food, beauty, home services, real estate, hospitality and fitness — and then take a look at franchise opportunities within the area that interests you most. You should also keep your location in mind: Even if you’re interested in a certain franchise, not every company will have opportunities in your area.

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5 Economic Assumptions We (still) Make That Won’t Always Be True

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Real Estate Will Always Have Value. Ahem… , we all saw real estate fall in 2008, 2009 and 2010 – but do you believe that it is now on the rebound? Some believe that we are in for an even bigger real estate bust in the 2014 – 2016 years. Are you snapping up property at low interest rates?

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The Worst Financial Decisions I’ve Seen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A relative of mine gradually lost income and assets over a 20 year period, having lifestyle downsizing forced on him multiple times and in multiple ways, from loss of cars all the way to loss of hot water for showering and money for food. Not cashing that check from your mutual fund company. Not paying your real estate taxes.

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What You Should Know Before Moving to Another Country

Koupon Karen

Navigating The Move: Hiring The Right International Moving Company The process of moving to a new country is complex and involves numerous logistical hurdles. Partnering with PSS International Removals or another reputable international moving company can ease the burden significantly.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Marketing services Most business owners have some idea of how they want to market their companies. Real estate business If property is your passion, there are several ways you can serve other businesses, or even individuals, with your real estate business.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information. One of those prepaid debit card companies apparently sent him a debit card that he never remembered applying for. Real Estate. There may be a few ways to do that… Retirement.

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