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Money and Life in Your Forties

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being out of the work force to raise babies put me behind on the retirement savings front, but I caught up through regular 401k contributions, and additional IRA savings and ended up with more than most people do put aside. Be prepared by setting aside the financial resources you will need. Get healthy.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Tim from How to Make Bankable Savings discusses Buy Versus Rent: Non-Financial Considerations are Ke y The decision to buy or rent your home involves more than a financial analysis. Crystal from Stupid Cents talks 401k Allocation and where to put your money.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

We rented the scaffolding for $50 from Menards so I could finish this massive painting project. I just wanted to get away and I moved my 401K money to the advisor they referred me to. I will say that the pandemic years were especially challenging though – I barely kept my sanity trying to ship our goods out of the country).

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Shaun presents Should Families Buy a House or Rent an Apartment: Why Home Equity is Overrated posted at Smart Family Finance , saying, “Every time you assume your homes market value as the equity you command you are overestimating your net worth. .” Real Estate.

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