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. Well, some investors have turned to gold. 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. If so, how?

Economy 209

Economy 401K Personal Finance Grandchildren 209

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

It has served me well over the years, eventually leading to my current position of financial freedom. 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. I’m a saver, always have been.

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Occasionally, hubby and I have discussed digging a well, building an outhouse and putting in another wood stove and I have on rare occasion considered buying a generator. Hamilton as well as Family Wealth – Keeping It in the Family by James E. I will re-stock the pantry and re-fill the water jugs we keep. Hughes, Jr.

Recession 176

Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Well according to the bill’s sponsors, in the resolution presented to and passed by the 112 th Congress this March, we have a lot of issues to solve. Increased financial literacy empowers individuals to make wise financial decisions and reduces the confusion caused by an increasingly complex economy. Why do we need it?

United States 202

United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

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. Even today, many are still unemployed or underemployed.

Spendthrift 100

Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100