The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I had been at my previous job for 17 years (straight out of college) and it had turned into a very toxic situation. Growing up we tended to be a paycheck-to-paycheck family. I just wanted to get away and I moved my 401K money to the advisor they referred me to. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

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Iowa Friends And Family Sale Boys Son 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

As baby grows, we might turn back into fiendish savers – trying to get that retirement fund or college fund built up. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities. I also saved – maxing out 401K contributions to build up the retirement funds.

Making 124

Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2012

.” - “I don’t earn enough to be able to put anything away for retirement.” - “With the rising cost of living, I am having trouble making ends met, let alone putting anything aside for the future.” - “My boss doesn’t have a 401K for me to join.” You want to plan to retire from work, not from life. Look at the difference the 10 years makes!

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401K Saving Part Time Money 261

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2015

Behind you are years and years of mastering the skills associated with your growing body; learning how to behave to get along in your society; hour upon hour in school being educated; days and months of becoming proficient in a trade or career; and seemingly endless hours of practical life experience at parenting and a myriad of other functions.

Money 100

Money Kids and Family Home and Garden Parenting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. These days, there is an ever-growing concern about the safety of our personal information when it is shared over the World Wide Web. Sean Smarty from Grow Money talks about How to Invest During College. Thanks for the honesty.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

Ramsay presents Borrowing From Your 401k. Among the many benefits afforded to many 401k participants is the ability to borrow funds from the account for personal purposes. Growing you own food is a healthy, money saving trend that is being embraced by many city dwellers – young and old. Save Money this Spring: #2.

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Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232