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Stock Market Sectors: 11 Official GICS Groups

Savings Corner

Sectors also make it easier to compare which stocks are making the most money. Financials sector The financials sector includes businesses that are primarily related to handling money. The category includes companies in the food, beverage , and tobacco industries , as well as household and personal care products. Real estate 11.

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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This got me thinking some more about how to save money by downsizing. Downsizing my vehicle certainly has saved me money and will continue to do so for as long as I have the car. How much of it could you get rid of so you don’t need the space and would be able to downsize and save money? Money Tips'

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4 High Impact Money Saving Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They hate spending money, but love to invest and make money. When you start to look at your money and the things you buy as investments and expenses, it will totally change your spending habits. For example, buying food and paying rent do not make you any money. So, how have you saved money in your life?

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The Worst Financial Decisions I’ve Seen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A relative of mine gradually lost income and assets over a 20 year period, having lifestyle downsizing forced on him multiple times and in multiple ways, from loss of cars all the way to loss of hot water for showering and money for food. Not paying your real estate taxes. Giving away money you need to survive.

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5 Economic Assumptions We (still) Make That Won’t Always Be True

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Money And Currency Will Always Be Able To Flow Freely Worldwide. Hmmmm, in 2008 one of the biggest fears was that credit markets would dry up causing massive restrictions in banks lending to one another and therefore massive refusals to lend money to us. Real Estate Will Always Have Value.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

. ” Jen presents 6 Free Financial Resources & Tools to Improve Your Finances posted at Master the Art of Saving , saying, “If youre interested in monitoring or improving your finances, then you probably dont want to be spending money to do it. Even professional bond market money managers do not beat the bond market.”

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Unintended Consequences

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Suggesting a way to earn extra money to someone. A person, trying to help a family member figure out how to pay taxes on their home and thus be able to keep possession of the fully paid off home suggested that the family member take in a roommate to earn some extra money. Passive Income With Real Estate Want to Impress Your New Boss?