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How Do You Handle Increasing Expenses?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

First, we looked at all the health care options available to us, and decided together that the PPO plan, which is what we currently have, would continue to be the right choice for our family. Gasoline : We currently budget $75 a week for gasoline which translates to a tank of gas for our van. Money Tips'

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Are You Planning For Aging in Place?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have a one story ranch home of around 2300 square feet located on 6 acres within 4 miles of stores, medical care, entertainment, gasoline stations and more. Thinking through entertainment needs. I’ll need to investigate how to get groceries delivered (or use the below transportation option while I can).

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If Daddy’s late or Mommy’s out of town on business – talk about what your spouse does, why they have to be late or out of town once in a while and how family uses their salary. Buying gasoline. Talk about where the gasoline comes from and the various jobs related to producing it. Entertainment Related.

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