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Budgeting for Life

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My parents are both in their late 70’s and my father recently was diagnosed with diabetes. In addition to my father’s health issues, my mother is no longer able to drive anymore, so the little errands and doctor appointments that need to be done to aid my father have become a substantial issue in our family.

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Revenge Spending and Other Married Money Tricks

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A few real life examples of revenge spending: English rock star Liam Gallagher (of bands Oasis and Beady Eye) had an affair with an American Journalist and fathered a child by her. At the time, I was working part time for about 8 hours a weekend, earning minimum wage. I wanted to buy a nice TV so I had to save up for it.

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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. Growing up my father constantly said, “We can’t afford that,” but my mother was suffering from untreated depression (which I know now, but didn’t as a child) and found some relief through the dopamine rush of buying things. I’m 52.

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15 Books to Read Before They Hit Theaters in 2015

Saving With Shellie

When she learns she cannot bear a child, Serena sets out to murder the son her husband fathered illegitimately. I always love to read the book before I see the movie, this list should give you a great head start. #1 1 Mortdecai. Serena not only takes to the woods, but she also pushes her husband to commit more and more ruthless acts.

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Cutting the Gender Wage Gap

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many reasons are given for this fact, including things like taking time off for children; picking low paying jobs; only working part time and yes, discrimination. Every year we find that women are still earning less than men. Pick the right field of study.

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Sunday Reads 7/6 : Firefly Beach, A Place called Bliss and More

For the Mommas

Book summaries Note: Please check your price before purchase, as Amazon may change at any time. . Now she works part-time as a GED instructor and beefs up her income by hostessing at her uncle’s restaurant, soaking up the local gossip. The Company You Keep by Angela Henry. Ms America and the Offing on Oahu by Diana Dempsey.

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