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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

Family Balance Sheet

” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY! Is that possible?”

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What Has Your Money Done for You Lately?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These conversations got me thinking, though. It’s one thing to have a couple thousand dollars in an emergency fund. Of course, not all investments have to be financial. They didn’t really want my advice so much as to brainstorm ideas and talk about options. What has my money done for me lately?

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Types of Investors

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Over the weekend, during a family visit, I had a conversation with one of my nephews – a thirty something husband, father and CFO of a small company. First, you need an emergency fund, to handle things like being laid off, the washing machine failing or the dog needing surgery. Real estate investors.