Posted on October 20, 2008 by simplerules
So just how bad is it out there? Many people are saying we’re in the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. The stock market has been tanking and the overall economy is shaky, but let’s get some perspective…
So far, the Dow Jones Average is about 34% from it’s high right around this time last [...]
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Posted on September 22, 2008 by simplerules
Do you have a stash of cash that you may need to access in the next 1 to 12 months? You might want to look into a regular, old FDIC-insured savings account. These offer safety and flexibility because they’re insured by the US government and allow you to get to your money anytime you need [...]
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