Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

When I was a young adult, out of college and into my first years of marriage, I cringed at the thought of getting money from my parents. Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. I wanted to prove myself.

Money 124

Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

This emergency might be one related to a natural disaster, or it might be a financial emergency, such as a job loss. Whenever I travel, I also take water (the result of an unfortunate stranded-in-the-desert incident during college). You never know when an emergency will arise.

Emergency Fund 211

Emergency Fund Job Loss Transportation Staying Warm 211

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. 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.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236