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Are You Middle Class?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Folks here (and everywhere) seem to value the ability to move ahead, for each generation to do better than the prior, to get an education, to be self-made, to own that house, and be materially well grounded. Do the Rich Use Debt Differently? Why do so many of us identify with middle class? It’s not just about the money.

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How To Teach Your Kids to Save Money

Couponing 101

Today, you can pick up pretty much any book, newspaper, or magazine and find an article about getting out of debt. Did you know that: * Nellie Mae reports that the average amount of credit card debt held by college graduates is $2,700. * USA Today reports that the average college graduate owes about $19,000 in student loan debt.