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US Presidents and Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Grant also did poorly in personal finance. We toured Gettysburg in 2005 as well and watched a re-enactment of the 4 day battle starting July 1 and ending July 4, where more than 51,000 soldiers from both sides died. In more recent times, President Truman also did poorly on the personal finance front. He earned 1.57

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Holiday Shopping Tips from Personal Finance Commentator Regina Lewis

Nicoles Nickels

Regina Lewis is one of the nation’s leading personal finance commentators known for well-researched, practical and actionable advice. She has conducted thousands of on-air interviews and has appeared on every major TV network, as well as TV & radio affiliates nationwide.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well according to the bill’s sponsors, in the resolution presented to and passed by the 112 th Congress this March, we have a lot of issues to solve. Household debt stood at $13,200,000,000,000 at the end of the third quarter of 2010 (according to a 2011 ‘‘Flow of Funds’’ report by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System).

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P.E.P. for the Week of January 24-28, 2010- Adjustment Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. Well, plans have had to change. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us how they make healthy lunches from home and save. Personal Finance by the Book askes if we should borrow from our 401K?

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. Use your card for the other purchases you make as well. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. using tax free days.

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P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, I don’t know about you but this week has felt very long and tiring. We have been lucky so far…haven’t been sick once this year, including all 2010. My husband and I did when we got married and it works well for us. I do know others though that haven’t and they seem to be doing well too.

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Find out How Brian & His Wife Paid off $109,000 in Credit Card Debt

Family Balance Sheet

In June of 2010, we hit our rock bottom point. After trying to extend credit to finance the vacation and we were denied (best thing to ever happen to us) we realized we made too much money to be living like this and something had to change. What inspired you to get debt free? Was there a particular event?

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