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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grandchildren’s other set of grandparents are just one example. Recent graduates were also hard hit. ” Spending is up, but saving isn’t, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis April 2016 news release, “Personal saving — DPI [disposable personal income] less personal outlays — was $751.1

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On March 28, 2012 the Senate passed Resolution 409 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month. I will be planning parts of my Grandma’s Money Camp (a one week experience for my grandchildren to help teach them financial literacy) in observation of National Financial Literacy Month.