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Net Worth Defined: What Is My Net Worth?

Savings Corner

On the other hand, even people with modest incomes can accumulate significant wealth and a high net worth if they buy appreciating assets and are prudent savers. Here’s how net worth stacks up by income, age , family size and education, and how it has changed since 2016. families by education Track your money with NerdWallet.

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Walmart Survey: Kids Tell Parents What They Really Want!

Nicoles Nickels

I thought the questions were interesting and that the survey they were a part of was even more interesting! The Walmart–commissioned survey also found that mom and dad favor educational toys and are focused on price. The survey reflects what we are seeing in our stores. This survey was so interesting to me!

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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

Family Balance Sheet

We met in college and currently both feel drawn toward higher education. While we currently live in Oregon, in a few weeks we will be moving to western New York to both start new careers in higher education. Jon and I have been married for three years. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally?

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In Huffington Post article Boomers Give New Meaning To Spoiling The Grandkids author Linda Stern reported: “Roughly 36 percent of the grandparents surveyed by AARP said “spoiling (grand)children by buying them too much” was a part of a grandparent’s financial role.”. Our kids need the help.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although we think of the Great Recession starting in early 2009, it wasn’t until 2013 that the 5 year CD interest rate fell below 1% – and has stayed there ever since according to Bank Rates interest survey data. What can you even buy for $.06? Of course, depending on what we buy, we may experience some buyers remorse.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids. Bulk buys can be a lot cheaper. Get Social.

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Nationwide Savvy Source Deals for the Week of 11/7/11

Nicoles Nickels

You’ll find the widget permanently in my right sidebar above the surveys header but definitely want to register now (for FREE!) Special deals are offered daily and when you buy the deal 5% goes to a preschool of your choice and 5% goes to a preschool scholarship fund. Give your child a safe and fun online experience!