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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Today (8/10/11), the DOW Industrial Average cascaded down another 500 or so points – the third significant drop in the past week. Are we on our way to an actual depression (as opposed to the Great Recession)? Write down my life experiences on economic downturns for the future benefit of my grandchildren.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Those of us who have been around awhile remember much higher rates – even up to 14% on CDs at one point. Why be a saver stooge?

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