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5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry

Family Balance Sheet

I was reminded that even though August 2013 was a scary time, I learned some valuable lessons and proved to myself that I can make positive changes with regards to my family’s finances. 5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry. Do NOT put your head in the sand. Instead, take a deep breath and assess the situation.

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Four Weekend Activities that will Rock Your Financial World

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are you making progress towards the life and finances you want? When you reflect on your life and your finances, you may find that there are changes you want to make. When you reflect on your life and your finances, you may find that there are changes you want to make. Talk finances with your family for 15 minutes.

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Financial Must Do Tasks Before December 31

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have you wrapped up your finances for the year? Keep a close eye on December distributions so that you can know whether or not to sell losing stock, do a Roth conversion, or a redemption. Do a Roth conversion. Roth IRA Conversions? We are gearing up to close down the year. Get business expenses paid. Use it or lose it.

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Budgeting for Life

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s important to foster this attitude with your children early in life so that they impart these values as they grow. Of course it’s something one does out of love, but I am quickly realizing how difficult it can be managing these responsibilities, both in terms of my time, and also my emotions and my finances.

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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. The things that give us pleasure vary by temperament.

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Enter to Win $250 for Back to School + Free Credit Report

For the Mommas

More details: Education expenses seem to grow every year. Credit Sesame will help you manage your finances, and unlock your credit potential. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt.

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How to Invest for the Long Term

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For the long term investor, you will want to look for a price to sales that is steady or growing. The payout ratio, conversely, measures how much of earnings are being paid out as dividends. The payout ratio, conversely, measures how much of earnings are being paid out as dividends. Reinvesting Dividends for the Long Term.

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