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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As baby grows, we might turn back into fiendish savers – trying to get that retirement fund or college fund built up. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities. I also saved – maxing out 401K contributions to build up the retirement funds.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

I had been at my previous job for 17 years (straight out of college) and it had turned into a very toxic situation. We can get free apples from my mom and uncle and we make it into applesauce – usually 60-80 jars. I just wanted to get away and I moved my 401K money to the advisor they referred me to. ” Ha.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Jim presents NetSpend & Prepaid Debit Cards You Didnt Apply For posted at Bargaineering , saying, “The other day an old college friend of mine emailed me about a strange thing he received in the mail. Grand Prize: The New iPad or $550 cash Second Prize: Kindle Fire or $200 cash! Real Estate.

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