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Budgeting for Life

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My husband and I live within our means and budget and hope our children will learn from example. It’s important to foster this attitude with your children early in life so that they impart these values as they grow. I’m certain that if we don’t start having these conversations now, we’ll face huge costs later on.

Budget 201
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My New 30 Travel Things

Shereen Travels Cheap

I always come away with some delicious snack and having had a great conversation with at least one vendor. It's conversations like that that make me feel closer to a destination and help me understand the people who live there better. I am fascinated by the fact that some gardeners just know how to grow almost anything.

Travel 187
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Finding Discount Codes and Why You Should Use Coupons

Koupon Karen

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Retail codes aid fashion experimentation on a budget removing barriers inhibiting curiosity! Maker project discounts enable dabbling in woodworking.

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When Should Your Teenager Get a Job?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On Twitter the other day, I had an interesting conversation with some bloggers and followers regarding teenage employment. The conversation was brought on when my colleague told me that he wasn’t allowed to get a job while he was in high school because his parents thought he was too young to work. Personality.

College 228
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Reasons to Learn Another Language

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Though my great-grandfather was French Canadian, and my mother knew bits and pieces of French when she was growing up, we spoke only English in our household. The only French word I retained was “pamplemousse” (grapefruit), as I thought it was a hysterical word which I would try to slip into my conversations with friends.

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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

Family Balance Sheet

Shannon from Growing Slower says her most powerful strategy to achieving their goal was to write it down and have a plan. Each month when they do their budget, they update their chart. If your big dream requires money, start saving, begin to budget, and direct your money in a way that you will be ready for opportunity when it comes up.

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Is Switching from Term to Perm Right for You? – Life Happens

Savings Corner

In addition to a death benefit, permanent life insurance policies also have a cash value component that grows over time. Be sure to research and compare policies from different providers to find the best fit for your needs and budget. Why Switch to Permanent Life Insurance?