Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

You want your kid to be financially savvy. But you are a super busy parent, with work, continuing education, business travel, your kid’s other activities, church and the myriad of other things that demand your time and attention. Kids this age can start to learn that we can get things by trading. Food Related.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. LaTisha is a nationally recognized, millennial personal finance expert. 8 pm EST: Dealing with Aging Parents with Maureen Campaiola.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays).

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is something every parent needs to think about. How about an education policy for the kids? Believe me when I tell you that your financial literacy is just as important as taking care of your family. That’s a small amount to pay for that level of peace of mind as a parent. What about day-to-day expenses?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

My hubby and I often borrow yard equipment that we use once in a while from my parents. Sustainable Personal Finance tells us to stop smoking. Family Matters. How to Save Money clarifies for us what is appropriate to discuss with our children when it comes to our finances. Why buy it when we can borrow it?!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? Family Money Values: Who Manages Your Money?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition. I know there are many reasons for the dire savings rates: kids, household projects, kids, pets, kids, caring for an aging parent, kids, medical issues, and kids. It’s all too much.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2016

The divide between those parents who feel an allowance is beneficial and teaches money management and those who feel it just creates a sense of entitlement is huge. My own kids received an allowance from me, and in time honored tradition of my family, it too was ‘extra’ money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? In my life, my parents have always seemed to do quite well financially and we never suffered as kids. Even now, my parents are in a fantastic financial situation. I loved that series as a kid. We found a system that worked for both of us.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

In Silver Spoon Kids - How Successful Parents Raise Responsible Children by Eileen Gallo, P.H.D. One is for each person to separately create their own money story by thinking about things such as: 2 of your earliest money memories. family stories about money. family stories about money. And Jon Gallo, J.D,

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I used to worry about what would happen to my kids if my spouse decided to move on. I am not to that point yet, but many very wealthy families worry about the safety and security of their members. Would I have enough to house, feed and clothe them? After reaching a level of financial comfort, those worries at least recede.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Personal Finance Journey : Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy to Your Kids?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. Kristia presents Save Money On Groceries Without Using Coupons | Kitchen Economics Link Up posted at Family Balance Sheet , saying, “You don’t have to be an extreme couponer to save money on groceries.&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Broke Professionals is a personal finance blog aimed at the over-educated and underpaid. Our family left Europe in the first place decades ago, because we didn’t want to be indebted sharecroppers to the rich. This is how I put two kids through college and raised a family.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

FREE 2 year Subscription to Parenting School Years Magazine. FREE 2 year subscription to Kiplingers personal finance. FREE $20 Rookie USA gift card - a store that will be opening for kids this Fall. FREE Jelly-kids vitamin sample. FREE Sound & Vision Magazine. FREE Finish Quantum Dishwashing Sample.

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