Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 22, 2013
Teaching your kids about money is one of the best things you can do to set them up for financial success in the future. Being that financial security strategies aren’t taught in the school classroom, it’s important to sit down with your kids at home and teach them valuable lessons in financial management. De-Programming Your Kids.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 22, 2013
According to an article that was published on Investment News last June, it costs approximately $235,000 to raise a child and that’s not even counting their college tuition ! ” Before you answer, here are five other questions to ponder that will help to provide you with the clarity that you seek: How Much Debt Do I Have?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Meanwhile, I am mom to three kids. Of course, our expenses during that time were much lower than they are now that we have three kids. Only one child’s college tuition to pay. Spoiling my kids is difficult because we have limited resources. My kids, while they do bicker, enjoy playing with one another.
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Since March of 2020, over $1300 has been transferred into my daughters’ 529 College Savings Accounts. In the grand scheme of college tuition, $1300 barely makes a dent, however, that was just the first 18 months, and we have another 9 years before my youngest graduates from college. 108 Months X $72 = $7,776!
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids. I get great, nearly new stuff for my little grand-kids at next to nothing prices. Let the kids see what is the ‘in’ thing at school by waiting until afterLabor Day to buy clothing at retail stores – that way they know they will be cool!
Penny Pinchin' Mom
MARCH 11, 2024
Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. It’s an actual need.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
We paid for braces, college tuition for my son, and did fun stuff like traveling while we were paying off debt. They ranged from a low of about $2,300/yr (no zeros missing there!) to a high of maybe $80,000/year. We hit everywhere in between. We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc.
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