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What Makes a Saver?

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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. Included here is peer pressure. Temperament.

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20 Board Games to Play at Family Game Night

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You can always grab Catan Junior for the younger kids. It’s great for both kids and adults. It also doesn’t require too much intense concentration, so it’s a fun one to play while also enjoying conversation with a group. These are great for helping kids learn geography. Ticket To Ride (2-5 players).

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20 Board Games for Family Game Night

Couponing 101

You can always grab Catan Junior for the younger kids. It’s great for both kids and adults. It also doesn’t require too much intense concentration, so it’s a fun one to play while also enjoying conversation with a group. These are great for helping kids learn geography. They are fun and educational.

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Things I’ve Learned During 30 + Years of Home Ownership

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When I went back to work after staying home with kids for 10 years, the drive was to a central downtown location, but after a few years, I took a higher paying job at Trans World Airlines that required an hours drive each way. When I go to garage sales, I see folks selling nearly new home decorations for a pittance.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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Personal Finance Journey : Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy to Your Kids? During her conversations, she found several themes when her patients discussed their regrets and she lists the 5 most common regrets in her article. The MoneyTrail Blog: How Much Control Should Kids have Over their own Money?