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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

Growing up a meal was a starch, lots of meat, and a vegetable, and we wouldn’t do something like, have pasta with marina and Thai chicken on the side because they didn’t “go together.” Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? Which is your favorite type of post at the Frugal Girl and why?

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7 Reasons Why Failure is a Good Thing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He failed the sixth grade and was defeated in every single election for public office until he became Prime Minister at the young age of 62. His parents thought he was “sub-normal.” Failing allows us to grow, learn, and find new opportunities. Failure helps you grow. Just think of Winston Churchill.

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Roth IRA Conversions? Better Wait and See.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If they are primary beneficiaries, the parents or guardians may have to go to court and get themselves designated as able to manage the account for the child. If you have been shucking money into your IRA religiously and it has been growing, it can be a pretty big kitty.

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7 Best Life Insurance Companies in December 2023

Savings Corner

Bottom line: MassMutual offers a solid range of term, whole, universal and variable universal life insurance, plus free coverage for low income parents. Bottom line: MassMutual offers a solid range of term, whole, universal and variable universal life insurance, plus free coverage for low income parents. billion in 2024 [0].