Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

With so many things that we parents have to teach our children, from using the potty to being a good and decent citizen, it’s no wonder that financial lessons sometimes get pushed aside in favor of more immediate needs in raising our kids. No, we won’t put that on the credit card and pay for it later.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

FMF presents Five Retro Rules to Save Money posted at Free Money Finance , saying, “These tips from the past can save us all some big bucks.&#. Fred Lee presents Top 5 Inexpensive Ideas for a Parent-Toddler Date posted at Parenting Squad. Here’s how…&#.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? Read his take on this great rewards card.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. posted at Personal Finance Whiz , saying, “*No. Theres a reason why the average amount of credit card debt per household is $15,956.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

In Silver Spoon Kids - How Successful Parents Raise Responsible Children by Eileen Gallo, P.H.D. One is for each person to separately create their own money story by thinking about things such as: 2 of your earliest money memories. He pays off his credit card BEFORE the statement comes! And Jon Gallo, J.D,

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Financial Goals Goals Money Real Estate 222

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition. I know there are many reasons for the dire savings rates: kids, household projects, kids, pets, kids, caring for an aging parent, kids, medical issues, and kids. This leaves not much left to save for retirement.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? In my life, my parents have always seemed to do quite well financially and we never suffered as kids. Even now, my parents are in a fantastic financial situation. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. This was part of my parent’s plan to turn me into a saver.

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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Read away my friends.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Broke Professionals is a personal finance blog aimed at the over-educated and underpaid. On credit cards and debt: “Credit cards are the easiest way to get into trouble. It’s probably not too different from what your parents have told you. He is one of my heroes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

I became a parent over 40 years ago. Here are things I learned about money when I became a parent. Every parent, rich or poor, experiences the joys, the sorrows, the highs and the lows of birthing their child, raising it and sending it out into the world. Most parents don’t think they have time to teach personal finance.

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Parenting Money Kids and Family Personal Finance 173

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. How did you get interested in saving money? That’s not right.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is something every parent needs to think about. That’s a small amount to pay for that level of peace of mind as a parent. Besides, paying off your debt and keeping it at a healthy minimum will help your credit score rating. To create a good credit rating, I take out small personal loans from time to time.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. I will NEVER finance a car again.

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