Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

If you are going on to college in the fall, don’t let summer roll by without doing some preparation work to help you avoid typical college fail points. Time to find out. Talk to any alumni you may know (hint parents, cousins, that kid that went off to college last year) to see what they know about it.

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College Graduation Used Points 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2012

The second-best time to start is today! This article looks at the reasons an early start to retirement saving is so vital and why so many people just don’t get it. is a common question from young people still in high school or college, in their first job or just starting out in their career.

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401K Saving Part Time Money 261

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I’ve been a years-long reader of Frugalwoods, and I think that a Frugal Girl article on piano playing popped up as a recommendation based on my membership in the Frugalwoods Facebook page. I’ve since spent much time going through the archives. My college education. How did you get interested in saving money?

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 194

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I’ve been teaching part time for over 25 years. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. I loved the article, so I started hitting up your archives. Here’s MB: 1.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Jester presents The Importance of Vacations For Kids posted at The Ultimate Juggle , saying, “This article explains the reasons that we prefer to take destination oriented vacations for the kid’s sake. Several weeks ago, I made the decision that it was about time to start looking for a new full time job.

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2013

According to an article that was published on Investment News last June, it costs approximately $235,000 to raise a child and that’s not even counting their college tuition ! They are miracles, they are blessings and something else that they are is very expensive. Do I Have Health Care Insurance? . It’s OK to do that.

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Kids College Tuition Birth Control Insurance 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 5, 2014

Many reasons are given for this fact, including things like taking time off for children; picking low paying jobs; only working part time and yes, discrimination. At my last employer, unbeknownst to me at the time, many of the executive level officers all attended the same private college. Career Tips'

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Graduation IBM Work Father 167