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5 Books with Insights that Changed the Way I Think About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I was growing up, my ideas about money were limited. Save money in a bank account (or perhaps a company retirement plan). Work at said job for 30 or 40 years. Retire and work no more. Now I’m a freelance writer who makes a living from home. Get a good job. Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.

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Cost of Living Calculator | City and Salary Comparison Tool

Savings Corner

Cost of living” is the amount of money you need to sustain a certain lifestyle in a given place. Because the price of goods and services varies from one city to the next, calculating the cost of living will determine how affordable it is to live in a certain area. What is ‘cost of living’? What is a cost of living index?

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

However, reality set in on April 1st and I’m now second-guessing that we have enough money set aside, so I have set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. Are you working from home? Are you working in the front lines of this crisis? So enough about me!

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