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5 Books with Insights that Changed the Way I Think About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I figured the keys to financial success were: Get a good education. Save money in a bank account (or perhaps a company retirement plan). We have to pay for maintenance and property taxes and the interest on the loan. When I was growing up, my ideas about money were limited. Get a good job. Retire and work no more.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

On top of our normal day to day expenses, the new property taxes were due, we had more ownership expenses than we realized, and we had a family to feed. When my own parents were the age that I am now, I was graduating from college. I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for everything that month.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. We, as a country, owe our young people a more comprehensive education. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? That’s not right. Alan doesn’t share that regret.