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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grandchildren’s other set of grandparents are just one example. Cryder George Loewenstein titled “Tightwads and Spendthrifts” which found that: “Consumers often behave differently than they would ideally like to behave. During the long 7 years since the crisis, many people lost jobs and houses.

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Unintended Consequences

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Examples of unintended consequences. These members have been spendthrifts since day one and have been lobbying for several unneeded (in my opinion) improvements for several years. Individuals, families and workplaces are complex organisms with multiple constantly changing parts and pieces. Possibly, but not likely.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill. Peggy: Well, probably some of the same ones being espoused now (maybe our kids did pick up on some of our examples!). Peggy: Oh yes!

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