The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 11, 2023
How did you get interested in saving money? I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. As a teenager, I saved quite a bit of the money I earned babysitting and working in a dining hall. I would probably add it to our savings account for house projects. That is a never-ending list!
Penny Pinchin' Mom
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
This is something every parent needs to think about. Do you have a retirement plan or a healthy savings account? How about an education policy for the kids? That’s a small amount to pay for that level of peace of mind as a parent. Set personal and financial goals for your savings. They can be anything.
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Savings Corner
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Use this free savings calculator to understand how your money can grow over time. By Margarette Burnette Margarette Burnette Senior Writer | Savings accounts, money market accounts, banking Margarette Burnette is a NerdWallet authority on savings, who has been writing about bank accounts since before the Great Recession.
The Frugal Girl
MARCH 4, 2024
How did you get interested in saving money? When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) That’s not right.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 26, 2016
Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. 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. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 5, 2014
If Gen Y expects a similar lifestyle to their parents, they need to be consciously tackling their debt, managing spending habits and preparing for their financial future.” Andy Josuweit, Andy Josuweit is the CEO of Student Loan Hero , which helps students to organize, manage, and repay their student loans. Two words: ‘Human Capital.’
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
For years, I used the same full service broker that my parents had used, figuring that he did ok for them. He did, however, at least attempt to educate me on some of the terms and concepts used in the financial industry. I still have those shares, and more – as I also reinvested any dividends or capital gains. Money Tips'
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