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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. But, with each of the above, you lose the use of that money and often have little chance of even getting it back, let alone making it grow.

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A clean-the-inbox Q&A

The Frugal Girl

I know that you have written on several occasions about what cell phone service you use but I have searched and searched and cannot find any of your posts about it. Could you please tell me again what company you use. We use Mint Mobile ; I pay $15/month for talk, text, and data. Maybe other readers can help us out.

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How to Pick A Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After 10 years raising kids, I decided to re-enter the workforce. Dr. John Krumboltz, Professor of Educational Psychology at Standford University studies how people choose careers. I didn’t even realize that most jobs required a doctorate in Psychology to really use the knowledge in a career. It didn’t.

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Season Of Sharing Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway – Day 2 – For The Younger Child

Nicoles Nickels

We’ve gotten used to the amazement of people’s faces when they first see Ask Amy. Ask Amy was created with the idea that a completely lovable doll could be equally engaging and educational. A doll that talks and answers questions! Product Name: Original Christmas Classics Gift Set Anniversary Collector’s Edition.

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