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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most financial literacy courses and parents in the know believe that teaching the difference between something you need and something you want is key in being able to control spending and thrive financially. She didn’t need to pay utility bills – wood for heat and cooking was obtained from the farm. Really, are you sure ?

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

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And then at the end of the rainbow, you retire, and move to Florida. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition. My generation, Generation X (born 1965 – 1984), and those before it were told to toe the line. Go to school. But we must change these statistics.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? We went hiking at Turkey Creek in Florida. Not at all.

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Progressive Insurance Review 2024 | Bankrate

Savings Corner

Since Progressive is available nationally, people who move frequently or parents with students away at college can benefit from how easy changing policy coverage can be. At the start of 2022, Progressive changed its underwriting requirements for shingle roofs in Florida. Depending on age, drivers may be a renter or homeowner.

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Allstate Insurance Review 2024 | Bankrate

Savings Corner

We also show the difference between rates for young drivers on their parents’ policy versus their own policy. Allstate ranked above average in California, Florida, New England and New York but ranked below average in the Central, Mid-Atlantic, North Central, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest regions, as well as Texas.