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Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Slows in November

Savings Corner

The Fed also monitors the Consumer Price Index (CPI) , which showed a 3.1% The inflation measure was the latest in a string of data bolstering hopes for the economy in the new year. The PCE is the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, as the index tends to show inflation trends that are less affected by short-term price changes.

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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.

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The Cost of Doing Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So, seal up those air leaks, make sure your thermostat is set for economy, wrap those pipes to keep them from freezing and make sure your windows and doors are winter proof. If you don’t take action to monitor your bank balances you could end up paying fines for bounced checks. Do nothing to provide proof.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Only 43 percent of adults keep close track of their spending , and more than 128,400,000 adults do not know how much they spend on food, housing, and entertainment, and do not monitor their overall spending (according to the 2011 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling).

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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your finances will grow better with ongoing additions and also require monitoring to make sure they are on track. Consult appropriate financial planners, advisers and tax accountants to find the best ways to manage your resources to minimize the damage from governments, institutions and the overall economy. Feed and water.

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Review: 2012 Mazda 3i Grand Touring 4-Door

Saving With Shellie

The EPA Fuel Economy Estimates for the Mazda 3i Grand Touring are 28 MPG for city driving and 40 MPG for highway driving. The one thing I loved most about this was the blind spot monitoring system. I drove the Mazda 3i Grand Touring from Austin to Dallas and back. I made the entire trip on a single tank of gas. I filled up at $3.56

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How to Place A Stock Order

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You are tired of constantly monitoring it and calling the broker to tell him what to do. The economy tanks again and you are laid off. If the market drops and the price falls to $20, your broker will sell your stock only if it is between $18 and $20. Your stock is on FIRE. But your stock price keeps going up. Now it is at $30 a share.