Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

It never occurred to me to ask Mom or Mom-in-law to come watch my kids. I’ve seen the nieces and my own kids ask for and get babysitting services time after time from a busy working boomer. In my experience, my kids expect more of me for their kids than I expected of my parents for mine. It’s just fun!

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

But you are a super busy parent, with work, continuing education, business travel, your kid’s other activities, church and the myriad of other things that demand your time and attention. Explain how the checkout process works, point out the employees in the store and talk about what they do. Food Related. At the grocery store.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

For most of us, it’s either reading or writing about personal finance and/or self-improvement. For others, maybe it’s Facebook-stalking or watching Youtube videos (unfortunately neither of which provide income). It’s not the typical “work smarter, not harder” or “think outside the box.” Fake It Til You Make It.

Personal Finance 188

Personal Finance Money Work Finance 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

David presents Wired Capital Markets posted at Wall Street History , saying, ” Looking into the workings of modern securities markets is like looking under the hood of a Prius hybrid car. The book has also been made available online for free through the Mises Institute and its generous donors.

Money 133

Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Balance Junkie shares with us the nitty gritty on our personalities and how they really can effect how we manage our money. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how we can save money where we least expect it. I am not sure if we could make that full jump but we do limit the amount we watch. What about you?

January 113

January February Debt Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. I would go into the bank with my stubby little hands clutching my months worth of allowance (total of $1), deposit it and see the results right off printed in my book.

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. A few years back, I hit my all-time high by borrowing 126 books over the course of one year. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Yup, I’m a voracious reader.

Green And Frugal 182

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Most parents don’t think they have time to teach personal finance. We get past teaching about potty training, move on to manners and into school work and church. Let the kids pick it up the way we did, by watching and listening how their parents handle money! I think most of us learn how by age 1.5

Parenting 173

Parenting Money Kids and Family Personal Finance 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Take a moment to watch them. After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Personal Finance Whiz: Ever Had a $16 Burger…From Wendy’s?

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

So whether that’s hiking across the beautiful Sussex Downs, growing my own vegetables or taking my binoculars out for a spot of bird watching I rarely spend much time indoors. These days, I’m pleased to say, I have moved on, and now work in a marketing role – enjoying far more civilized working hours.

Debt 100

Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100