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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

Family Balance Sheet

They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. And in adulthood, they are stashing their incomes and living hyper-frugally to save for early retirement, instead of waiting to 65 to fulfill their dreams. ” I hear you. We’re struggling with it all too. Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY!

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Perhaps you are socking away go-goobs of money for a far off retirement date and are wondering if it is worthwhile to forego all those ‘along the way’ life treats in order to be prepared for retirement. Hubby retired in July 2007. Part of that is passing money to them in the form of annual gifts. I’m retired!