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Leveraging Business Loans In Family-Owned Enterprises

Koupon Karen

Understanding Family-Owned Enterprises Family businesses, where two or more family members are involved and the majority of ownership or control lies within a family, are a vital part of many economies, contributing significantly to job creation and economic growth. Ensure the loan’s repayments align with expected revenue increases.

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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We all have been taught that a college degree is the path to the good life, but is it still – when students are emerging with heavy debt and little chance of a lucrative job? But, at least I graduated without debt. My son won his 4 year degree in Economics and then was able to get a job as a security guard at a retail store!

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Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In today’s tight economic climate, many people wonder what is the best method of improving their financial position. In this article we will look at the pros and cons of saving and investing, as well as reducing debt, as a means of gaining financial security. What About Debt? A dollar saved, as they say, is a dollar earned.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Budgeting and Economics. ” FG presents A Tale of Two Brothers posted at Financial God , saying, “One of my favourite books is ‘Economics in One Lesson’, by Henry Hazlitt. ” Managing Debt. Jeremy Waller presents Do You Have What It Takes To Be Debt Free And Financially Successful?

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. While your conversations and examples could encompass a wide spectrum of topics, there are many simple ideas that children can easily grasp and put into action. And vice versa!)

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7 Best Investments in 2024

Savings Corner

Investing allows you to share in the economic recovery, and help your money keep pace with inflation. Conversely, bonds issued by large, stable companies will typically have a lower yield. When you invest in a money market fund, your money buys a collection of high-quality, short-term government, bank or corporate debt.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. These things can hurt your credit score or impact your debt-to-income ratio, which can imperil your final loan approval. Still, many analysts see a shift coming toward a more balanced market, benefitting buyers.