Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. Most days I try to do some preparation with my sons, daughter-in-laws and grandchildren – to help them learn financial concepts and acquire the ability to wisely manage their money. A fulfilled life, to me, is a life of accomplishment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Each year I try to help my kids teach their kids about personal finance. We have a week long Grandma Money Camp during which we have activities, games, books, movies and lessons about things related to personal finance. How do you teach your children and grandchildren the benefits of giving? Should You Line Dry Your Clothes?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2015

Even the New York Times acknowledges that: As boomers join the ranks of grandparents, many are financing vacations for their children and grandchildren. My WWII era uncle and his wife made trips annually with one of their 4 grandchildren (a different one each year). Be clear about finances. What tips do you have?

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