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Needs vs. Wants – Which Is Which?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Attention, personal finance readers and gurus! A lot of you would classify indoor plumbing, central heat, grocery money and gasoline as ‘needs’ But wait, are they really always needs? My Grandmother was born in 1898. You think you know the difference between a need and a want – right? Really, are you sure ?

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I drop a bundle each year (both money and time) on my week long Grandma Rie’s Money Camp where I try to help the kids learn about and experience personal finance concepts. Do the math and you’re talking about $16,200 to $21,600 over a grandchild’s first 18 years. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7