Remove 401K Remove Donation Remove Giving Remove Growing
article thumbnail

Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

Growing up we tended to be a paycheck-to-paycheck family. We never lacked for anything, but I didn’t like the feeling and wanted to give myself more security to endure the inevitable ups and downs of life. I just wanted to get away and I moved my 401K money to the advisor they referred me to. Fancy restaurant food.

Iowa 169
article thumbnail

Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He definitely gives you something to think about. In fact, my husband and I just revamped our budget so that we can donate to charities even more each month. Thanks Jeffrey for giving us some new ideas on how we can help others. Give your phone company a call and ask about better packages and lower rates.

article thumbnail

Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money. “The best inheritance a parent can give to their children is a few minutes of their time each day.&#.