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Are You Financially Ready For Kids?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you’re single or it’s just you and your spouse, although there is still a desire for job security, it’s easier to find ways to hustle to make ends meet when you’re just dealing with adults. However, when a child is in the picture, you’ve got to have steady income. What’s My Living Situation? .

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He actually gets about 2/3 of his parting salary in pension form, even when providing me with a survivor benefit. Health insurance is a bit more pricy than when employed, but less than a lot of other people pay. Lesson Four – Deal with Company Retirement Plans. Then the Great Recession hit so I postponed for a few years.