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Embrace the Negative!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although this part of this book is about how to let the super wealthy children have the same opportunities that are forced on most of us – to encounter and overcome difficulties, the sentiments apply to all of us. Was it the times you were flush with money or the times you were dirt poor and had to make do? Are you poor?

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without. The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (aka Mormons) have long encouraged members to have a ready supply of food, water and finances. Physical books that help me learn how to do things I might need to do.

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My 2020 Financial Goals & A Recap of 2019

Family Balance Sheet

I’m always late to the party… What bothered me about my social media addiction is that I would scroll incessantly at bed time when I should have been reading an actual book. This is my referral Amazon link, but I found the book at the library.) 4 – Reduce my sweets. I still eat sweets.