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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

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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. Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays).

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Teaching Children to Sell Helps Them Excel

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Why in the world would a sane parent want to teach their child sales techniques? Learning, practicing and honing your child’s sales skills will not be taught in school, but will be core to his or her success in life. Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? lot of us frequent garage sales.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

When my daddy passed last January, I inherited all the heavy farm labor responsibilities- I never knew I could have impressive muscles😊 It feels like I’ve been going to a homesteading college this year, it’s a love/hate relationship. Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. Mise en place for a recipe Even in college, when I was living in a dorm, and had a dining hall meal plan that meant I could get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it, I still cooked and baked. K and Finn (my parents dog) 12.

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10 Reasons You’re Broke

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Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. Don’t blame your spouse, the economy, your parents or your job. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. Related posts: How to Graduate College Without Being Broke.

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