Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

We spoiled our children and we apparently are even more intent on doing so with our grandchildren! My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids). Why are we spending more on our grandchildren? We want some influence over how our grandchildren are raised. They tolerated our presence.

Grandchildren 220

Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Let’s face it, the economy stinks and there isn’t an end in sight. Even when the economy was doing better than it is now, gold remained at a stable price. That means, the people who invested in gold, still didn’t lose much money when the economy was doing well. Why is the economy such a huge factor in gold? If so, how?

Economy 209

Economy 401K Personal Finance Grandchildren 209

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

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.

United States 202

United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Financial moves in a low interest rate economy. Lastly, being a saver sets an example for your children (or grandchildren) to model.

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124