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Should You Invest In A Rising Market?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We individual investors have all become market skittish since the recent huge recession and economic downturn. Is the economy really recovering or will our jobs (assuming we have one) once again disappear? It’s hard for me, emotionally to avoid trying to time the market. So, who do you believe? Will the bull market end?

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although we think of the Great Recession starting in early 2009, it wasn’t until 2013 that the 5 year CD interest rate fell below 1% – and has stayed there ever since according to Bank Rates interest survey data. Financial moves in a low interest rate economy. Pretty much nothing. Investing requires financial backing.

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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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