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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

Family Balance Sheet

You work until you are 65 and then retire. Work for the same company for 35+ years. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition. Another friend chimed in, “we’ll never stop working, retirement isn’t possible.” Go to school.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This past weekend I headed out west with my husband, brother, and his girlfriend to help my parents move into their new house. They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. How about you?

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How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many parents are finding it hard to control their finances and stretch their wallet these days more than ever. Take note that these guidelines would not work if you do not cooperate with one another. Get Out of Debt. Debt; a simple four-letter word but deadly. Many relationships have been ruined by debts.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? Why Do You Need One and How Does it Work?

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. This was part of my parent’s plan to turn me into a saver. I’ve been toying with the idea of getting their parent’s permission to have each of them open a savings account this year – to the same end as above.

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Find out how Charissa and Her Husband Paid Off $7665 of Debt and Cash Flowed College

Family Balance Sheet

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary. What inspired you to become debt free? They didn’t like debt, and as I grew up, neither did I.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Now I’m living on the small acreage that I was raised on (which is now smack dab in the middle of town & 2 miles from work) with my mom & my two kids, 15 & 8. We teamwork together to homeschool-I was homeschooled until nursing school, and I am privileged to be teaching my kids & have my mom assist on the days I work.

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