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Why You Should Be Skeptical of Financial “Rules of Thumb”

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What if you estimate your retirement based on how much you are able to save, but a job loss means you can’t set aside money anymore, plus you lose your employer match? Markets and economic conditions change as well. Economic conditions might lead to greater inflation than expected.

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Small Money Mistakes That Have Big Consequences

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Controlling careless spending of even $5-10 a week and putting it into savings, can add up significantly over time. Many people think they have no choice in this but the reality is, most people can find small ways to cut spending so that they can put a small regular amount into savings. It’s wasted money.

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