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Should You Accept Family Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. Some grown children move thousands of miles away and change their names in order to avoid the ‘taint’ of the wealth and family name. They may be offering it for their own benefit, more than yours.

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Experience Based Graduation Gifts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Celebrating the graduation of someone you love marks their passage from child to young adult or young adult to full fledged citizen. While money, electronics, a special book or clothing are all welcomed, an experienced based gift might provide special insight into their future for your young graduates. Tour de jobs.

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Graduates – Use Summer to Learn How to Avoid College Fail Points

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Talk to any alumni you may know (hint parents, cousins, that kid that went off to college last year) to see what they know about it. Read up on what colleges may offer. Look especially for on campus recruiting and online job portals the college may offer to help place students. Time to find out. Resumé critiques.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights.

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3 Tried-and-True Tips for a Frugal Family

Saving Cents With Sense

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste. Buying from used and discount car dealers can offer you some of the best values and may also be able to offer you a limited warranty or a hassle-free return just in case.

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Healthy Habits: Navigating Life with an Eating Disorder

Motherhood Moments

This makes everyday life challenging for both them and family members. Alayna graduated high school and moved away to college, all the while working on the book. How can families find help for kids with eating disorders? The pediatrician or family physician is a good place to start. Why is this number increasing?

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The 5 Most Important Personal Finance Lessons to Teach your Child

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Watch what others are doing, how they do it and what they may be getting from it.