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5 Books with Insights that Changed the Way I Think About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Save money in a bank account (or perhaps a company retirement plan). Along the way, as I was writing about money and trying to decide how to improve my financial situation, I read some books that changed the way I think about money. This is a book that you have to take with a grain of salt. Get a good job.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Because we only have a week to show results, and because savings account interest rates have been near zero each year since camps started, I have routinely given the jar 50% interest. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.

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How We Frugal-ed in January!

Family Balance Sheet

Found Money in January: I have an old savings account that I hold on to, because it’s at the same bank as my kids’ savings accounts. I chose this bank for the kids years ago when they had a summer program where a child could earn $10 if they read 10 books over the summer.

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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Also see: The Best Personal Financial Books for Young Families Get a Financial Advisor A financial advisor will help you do three things: Get a hold of your expenditures Structure your savings Maximize your investments These are all steps that, if practiced consistently, will help you grow your personal wealth in the long run.

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How to Build your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

According to a recent survey , over half of Americans have less than $1000 in their savings and checking accounts. With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends.

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Lost funds? How to track down your old accounts

Discount Coder UK

When I was a little girl I had a savings account, set up for me by my granny Molly. Over the years I lost my bank book and forgot about it, and at the same time poor Granny Moll descended into dementia. When she died we found the paperwork and tracked the account down. Finance lost accounts lost funds'

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report card freebies 2016 – Free Stuff when School ends

Coupons Do Work

Bank Rewards – Check with your local banks and credit unions as many of them offer money rewards for good grades as well ~ so fun! Alpine Bank Pays for A’s – Quarterly Drawing. First Southern National Bank Pays for A’s. Zions Bank Pays for A’s. First Southern National Bank Pays for A’s. The time has come.