Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

Before you get ready to shove those kids of yours out of the nest, here are what I consider to be (based on my experience as a person, a Mom, and a Grandma) the most important things you (or someone) should teach them about personal finance. Here, told as I would tell it to my Grandkids, are my top 5 lessons. No one owes you a living.

Personal Finance 100

Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

For example, if you want to buy slightly used home furnishings, find an upscale neighborhood where the kids are mostly grown. The adults in these neighborhoods typically have more discretionary income and may be prone to re-decorating more often than others. Treasures which the grown kids don’t want or need! My best finds.

Garage Sale 100

Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

You may want to settle down by the beach or in the mountains. Maybe you prefer golf over cross-country skiing, or you just want to be near your kids or grandkids. With all these possibilities in front of you, you may not know where to start. And, of course, not everyone likes the sweltering summers of the Sun Belt states.

Iowa 52

Iowa West Virginia Healthcare Delaware 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2016

The Grandkids are 9 and 12 now with lots of time before they have to start supporting themselves somehow. After 10 years raising kids, I decided to re-enter the workforce. Many of you may have followed a similar unplanned path to your job or career. It didn’t. At the time we were substantially poor.

Psychology 100

Psychology Computers Kids and Family Son 100