Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2014

If Gen Y expects a similar lifestyle to their parents, they need to be consciously tackling their debt, managing spending habits and preparing for their financial future.” Eleanor is a Consumer Advocate and helps consumers take control of their personal finances. It’s better to save a minimal amount than not to save anything.”

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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. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account.

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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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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. This leaves not much left to save for retirement. ” Recently Go Banking Rates conducted two studies on savings rates with startling results. of Gen X report they have saves less than $10,000 for retirement.**.

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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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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? 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 I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) That’s not right.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is something every parent needs to think about. Do you have a retirement plan or a healthy savings account? 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.

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