Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. Get Social.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

She (we will call her Susan, although that is not her name) started life as a member of an industrious lower middle class family – one sibling, two parents married to each other. She gave large gifts to close friends. Although friends tried to help by offering part time employment, she was unable to keep a paying job.

Friends And Family Sale 189

Friends And Family Sale Taxes Insurance Money 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Read away my friends. A few years ago I passed judgment on one of my good friends based on a social stigma. Hello and welcome to this week’s Yakezie carnival. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Take a moment to watch them. Take a moment to watch them. You might just learn something.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220