Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

We spoiled our children and we apparently are even more intent on doing so with our grandchildren! My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids). Why are we spending more on our grandchildren? We want some influence over how our grandchildren are raised. They tolerated our presence.

Grandchildren 220

Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Let’s face it, the economy stinks and there isn’t an end in sight. Even when the economy was doing better than it is now, gold remained at a stable price. That means, the people who invested in gold, still didn’t lose much money when the economy was doing well. Why is the economy such a huge factor in gold? If so, how?

Economy 209

Economy 401K Personal Finance Grandchildren 209

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Financial moves in a low interest rate economy. Lastly, being a saver sets an example for your children (or grandchildren) to model.

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Here are some of the actions I could take during this downturn in the economy to benefit the long term growth of our future family members: Set up a family investment partnership or company, fund it and help the grown kids invest it’s assets. This economic downturn is just the ticket to accomplish some of those actions.

Recession 176

Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Increased financial literacy empowers individuals to make wise financial decisions and reduces the confusion caused by an increasingly complex economy. A greater understanding of, and familiarity with, financial markets and institutions will lead to increased economic activity and growth.

United States 202

United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

My grandchildren’s other set of grandparents are just one example. San Francisco’s Federal Reserve published a report: Consumers and the Economy, Part I: Household Credit and Personal Saving examining the relationship between the availability of credit and the household savings rate.

Spendthrift 100

Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100