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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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How to Plan a Multi-Generation Family Vacation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even the New York Times acknowledges that: As boomers join the ranks of grandparents, many are financing vacations for their children and grandchildren. My WWII era uncle and his wife made trips annually with one of their 4 grandchildren (a different one each year). Be clear about finances. Plan to handle all ages.

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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Wouldn’t it be fun to have a place where our sons, their wives and our grandchildren could come together to play, visit and bond? My differing perspectives on vacation rental finances. My Grandkids have grown up visiting the lake condo and love it. Gather the family.

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Is the Building of Experiences and Memories Worth the Cost?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I found pleasure in thinking about giving our children and grandchildren the opportunity to see part of the world they might not otherwise see. We could well afford the cost with no foreseeable problem with our own finances now or at any time in the future. One son is trying to rebuild finances after an expensive year.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As I prepared to hold a Money Camp for my young grandchildren last year, I researched various educational standards to review what kids can learn at various ages. Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. In the Car.

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