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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I drop a bundle each year (both money and time) on my week long Grandma Rie’s Money Camp where I try to help the kids learn about and experience personal finance concepts. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7 It’s my grandkid!”. How much do (did) your parents spend on your kids? Money Tips'

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How Saving Can Also Lead to Good Health

Saving Cents With Sense

Saving money at the grocery store , gas station , car insurance, or even college tuition are all examples of things that should be something you strive for and are eager to achieve. When you save money and watch your spending, you’re going to feel a lot better about your finances and this can help you relax.

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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Attention, personal finance readers and gurus! Parents start teaching this concept when a child is a toddler and continue to try to drill it in all the way through the teen and college years. You think you know the difference between a need and a want – right? Really, are you sure ? Why do we care about want vs. need? What is a want?

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