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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. My grandchildren’s other set of grandparents are just one example. Even today, many are still unemployed or underemployed.

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Addicted to the Screen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

a child psychiatrist) notes several research studies that appear to show that our brains may actually be changing based on our screen time. ” Addictions may be formed. Moodiness may be exhibited. Here is a Consumer Report describing Parental Control apps you can use. Dunckley, M.D. (a ” KIMBERLY S. 1998.1.237.

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Why Did I Buy That!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last summer, in my annual ‘Grandma Rie’s Money Camp’ (the week long camp I have with my Grandchildren to help them learn about finances); we had a segment on selling and how companies sell to us. Here are some of the many tools used to convince consumers to buy. It was eye opening for the 10 year old. Presentation.

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