Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

’ 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. Why stay the course? percent in 2009, the U.S.

Spendthrift 100

Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Forty-one percent of adults in the United States gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance (according to the 2011 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling). What are you doing to observe National Financial Literacy Month? .

United States 202

United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

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. Of course, sometimes, the situation is actually true.

Buy 100

Buy Buying Coke Garage Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2012

It was the trip of a lifetime with our extended family (two sons, their spouses and two of our grandchildren). These cabins get booked fast, so reserve in early May for the next year if you want to stay in them. It is expensive and time consuming to do your laundry in the park. Of course, don’t drive afterward.

Saving Money 188

Saving Money Money Saving Kids and Family 188