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Should You Accept Family Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I was a young adult, out of college and into my first years of marriage, I cringed at the thought of getting money from my parents. Perhaps though, you are doing your parents a disservice by refusing their gifts. Lets explore the topic of parents giving money to grown offspring. I wanted to prove myself.

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Knowing I had the financial backing to live through negative life events (divorce, job loss, catastrophe, etc) removed a level of stress from my life. You may worry about what your heirs would do with your hard earned millions. I hate to be taken advantage of in a financial transaction, just as I did when poorer.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even if you aren’t invested in the market, you wonder if this will ripple down to you in the form of more job losses, higher prices, inflation, benefit reductions and belt cinching. I may replenish our supply of fuel oil, matches, candles, lamp oil and wicks. What Should You Do In a Market Downturn?

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10 Things To Do When You Lose Your Job

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There is sometimes a waiting list or it may take some time for your application to be processed so the quicker you do it the better. There are a variety of payments depending on your situation such as unemployment or parenting. Hopefully if you are facing job loss or are currently unemployed they can help you too.