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How to Say No When a Sibling Asks for Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are raised by parents to be nice to our brothers and sisters, to care for them and about them and to share with them – after all, they are family. Perhaps your sibling has a drug problem and wants to buy more drugs with the money. We all know that giving or lending money to a friend or relative can be a recipe for disaster.

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Giving: Does It Always Have To Be About The Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When many of us think about giving, the first thing that comes to mind is money. The reality, though, is that giving doesn’t always have to be about the money. Instead, the money the charity does have can go toward helping more people. My brother, a student, has an open invitation to come to dinner.

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5 Reasons Mature Adult Offspring Fear “The Money Talk” with their Parents

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Talking about money with your family is hard, especially between different generations. Many of us fear having the money discussion with our parents. appearing to try to get their money from them. Are they surviving on beans and rice because they don’t have enough money? Money Tips' Why is that?

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Revenge Spending and Other Married Money Tricks

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The author of Kiplinger article ‘How Money Is Used as a Weapon in Relationships ‘ says: “Money is among the most powerful weapons of control in a relationship.” ” Money and control in a relationship is a complex and powerful topic. Watch for these other money tricks. Grabbing control.

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Wireless Laser Brother Printer $55.99

For the Mommas

Amazon has a deal on a Brother Refurbished Wireless Monochrome Laser Printer. When you purchase refurbished Brother products, you can save money and still be confident you are getting a quality, genuine Brother product. You also get the same limited warranty as new Brother products. Prints up to 27ppm.

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Brother Monochrome Laser Printer $49.99 Shipped {Reg $119.99}

For the Mommas

Brother Monochrome Laser Printer $49.99 {Reg $119.99}. Best Buy is offering this Brother Monochrome Laser Printer for ONLY $49.99 Automatic 2-sided (duplex) laser printing saves you time and money. The post Brother Monochrome Laser Printer $49.99 Here’s another awesome deal! plus FREE shipping. High-speed USB 2.0

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Meet a Reader | Ginger from Texas

The Frugal Girl

I had two older siblings, but my sister passed away in a car accident in 2000 and my brother passed away from MS in 2020 so now I’m an only child. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made? I have put money into learning various ways to make money.

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