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The Marshall Plan of 1948 | An Effort To Clear The US Conscience

Posted by Jim on Jan 4th, 2013 · 0 Comment

When you interact with Europeans, especially those in the older age range, some remember to thank you for the part that the United States played in rescuing their country from Nazism in World War II. What few Europeans thank Americans for is the economic rescue plan that resurrected their economies from the ashes, the famed Marshall Plan of 1948 has regained notice in the media as Europe again seeks...
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Here are some simple guidelines that will help you build wealth:

1) Do the math. Get a budget and calculate your net worth

2) Get an emergency fund. Save at least 6 months worth of expenses

3) Limit costs. Spend no more than 30% of your income on housing

4) Max your retirement. Maximize contributions to your tax-deferred retirement accounts

5) Pay yourself first. Set aside money for yourself before you take care of your other bills

6) Set goals. Goal let you get ahead faster

7) Avoid high interest debt. Avoid credit cards, title loans and other usurious loans

8) Diversify. Diversity your assets.

The Marshall Plan of 1948 | An Effort To Clear The US Conscience

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