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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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

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How to Save Money at Silver Dollar City

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I took my grandchildren to the local carnival in my own city on the 4 th of July, each ride was at least $3 per child – so $9 a pop if I rode with them. As of 2013, there were no bag searches to deal with at the park entrance. Overall, the value we received for those $30 tickets was greater than the price we paid.