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4 Things Your Child Can Do Instead of Going Immediately to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many parents would probably like their kids to go to college immediately, but that isn’t necessary. If you’re flexible as a parent, you may realize that there are many other worthwhile things your kids can do besides go to college immediately. Consider some of these activities: 1. See the world.

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Our 2019 Financial Goal

Family Balance Sheet

In 2018, we decided to focus on just 2 main financial goals and before I share my 2019 goals I thought I would give you a recap on 2018. This should have been done as soon as we became parents back in 2005, but we kept putting it off. I’m very motivated to focus on one goal this year. It’s similar to a deductible.

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Financial Lessons from the Movies – The Unsinkable Molly Brown

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Arriving in Leadville with nothing, she overhears the owner of the Christmas Saloon saying he is going to have to hire a new guy and persuades him to give her a chance at the job – with pay being food and a place to stay. Not everyone is motivated by money. Molly wanted to go back to Europe, JJ did not. She went to Europe.

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