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Budgeting for Life

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s important to foster this attitude with your children early in life so that they impart these values as they grow. My parents are both in their late 70’s and my father recently was diagnosed with diabetes. But a more active medical care solution may be required at some point, necessitating part or even full-time caregiving.

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Do You Hate Your Job?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Needless to say, our relationship suffered, his health suffered and now he has a list of regrets about not being the father, husband, son, brother and friend he feels he should have been. We eventually alleviated the situation when I retrained for a high paying career and went to work full time (after those 10 years at home with the kids).

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. I never really figured out what I want to be when I grow up so I’ve done a lot of different things. I live just outside of Richmond, VA with my husband, 18-year-old twin daughters, and our two dogs. I’m 52.

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