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

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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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Breakfast Ideas and Menu Planning Tips

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If your grocery spending has spiraled out of control, yet you often feel like you have “nothing” to eat", then head over to Money Crashers for 10 Family Meal Planning Tips and Ideas on a Budget. If you answered yes to any of these options", then check out 12 Healthy Breakfast Food Ideas That Are Quick and Easy. Thanks for reading.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

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Put the savings you made at the grocery with coupons into the savings account. Once you have saved a base amount, branch out to put additional money into the stock and bond markets, real estate and other types investments that will grow your money faster than a secure savings account. Care for your investments and savings.

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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

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For other receipts from a credit card for example, groceries or gas, keep until you get your next statement to look for any errors. Receipts - Keep until the warranty expires or you can no longer return the item. Any receipt that supports a tax deduction, should be kept with your tax returns. Retirement/ Savings/Brokerage Statements -.

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Guest post by Eileen Goudge

Nicoles Nickels

There I was, at the Big Box Store that was the next stop on my book tour, seated at a table piled with my newly released title in the jewelry aisle, smiling my brightest author smile while shoppers gave me odd looks while passing by with their grocery carts. He looked nervous.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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MR presents Is Now The Time To Buy Real Estate? posted at Money Reasons , saying, “With the low mortgage rates, is this the perfect time to buy real estate? If you are struggling to make your payments, one of the best things you can do is to stop using credit and begin to use cash.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

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Although you could buy real estate and stocks or other investments before building that backing, what happens if you can’t make the mortgage payment, or have to sell the stocks at a loss to buy groceries or pay the rent? Saving is a prerequisite to becoming an investor. Investing requires financial backing.

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