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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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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I would go into the bank with my stubby little hands clutching my months worth of allowance (total of $1), deposit it and see the results right off printed in my book. Financial moves in a low interest rate economy. Back then I had a passbook. Nice immediate incentive. This was part of my parent’s plan to turn me into a saver.

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23 Passive Income Ideas To Help You Make Money In 2023

Savings Corner

Buy crowdfunded real estate If you’re interested in investing in real estate but don’t want to do a lot of the heavy lifting (management, repairs, handling tenants and more), then another option is using a crowdfunding platform to invest in property. Some platforms invest in equity (stock), while others invest in debt.

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