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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have been since April 7, 2010. However, I haven’t learned this lesson too well, as I still have the second plan, which is a 401K. Do what YOU want to do, give what YOU want to give, be what YOU want to be. We have always wanted to give our kids a leg up in the world. I’m retired!

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I was in Asia in April I was reminded that many people in this world aren’t given the option to choose. Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Welcome to the April 6, 2012 Edition #231 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information. Kyle presents Enter to Win our April iPad Mania Giveaway! The Skilled Investor , Editor. Budgeting and Economics.

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