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Is ‘Going Green’ Killing Our Economy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Post Author Bio: Corey is the author and creator of 20′s Finances. His personal finance blog offers great ways to save money as well as tips to plan for the future. Many people ask if this is the best time to bring about change because of the vulnerable state of our current economy. The Change is Happening.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Forty-one percent of adults in the United States gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance (according to the 2011 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey Final Report of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling). According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6 Your children know that you are saving money.

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Travel Tidbits: 2023's Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

Motherhood Moments

adults saying they will take some sort of road trip this summer, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips , along with expert commentary. Furthermore, excessive speeding also worsens your fuel economy, so make sure to obey all speed limits.

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Providing babysitting, funding for special projects or education and buying special treats makes us feel that we might have some influence. With the economy of the last few years, it is often more necessity (than spoiling) for grandparents to help supply living expenses for grandchildren. Our kids need the help.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Financial moves in a low interest rate economy. Using a student loan to get educated or re-educated in a new (presumably higher paying) field could also be a sure thing.

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How to Avoid Financial Disaster

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Education is the key here. Educate yourself about financial matters as they apply to your circumstances. Everyone is different, so the strategies will be different for each person. Change Your Behaviour It has been said that personal finance is 20% knowledge and 80% behavior. I’m sure everyone.