Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Are we on our way to an actual depression (as opposed to the Great Recession)? Here are some of the actions I could take during this downturn in the economy to benefit the long term growth of our future family members: Set up a family investment partnership or company, fund it and help the grown kids invest it’s assets.

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Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2012

Since the economy has been in recession, the current state of things is causing many people to really rethink how they view their job security. Those jobs for life we hear our parents and grandparents speak about, are unfortunately, not nearly as prevalent as they used to be. Now what you ask?

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Work Recession Building Communications 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

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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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

If you are a parent with adult children living at home with you, you aren’t alone. More and more “boomerang kids” – those that left to go to school or move out on their own at one point – are finding themselves living back home with their parents. Parents will have more help around the house, whether financially or in physical work.

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At Home Home Parenting Rent 214