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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This past weekend I headed out west with my husband, brother, and his girlfriend to help my parents move into their new house. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? It has gone on for generations.

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Q&A | focus, blogging for money, and prepping for a split

The Frugal Girl

How do you stay focused when your life feels overwhelmed with financial and parenting issues? Oddly, I think that’s the best way to grow something sustainable; online gigs often take a while to gather some steam and produce income, and if you are doing it with the main goal of earning money, it’s easy to burn out.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

I grew up with frugal parents so it was ingrained in me from an early age. I liked seeing money accumulate and grow, and that has continued into adulthood! This especially was very important to my husband growing up. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents?

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Do the Times in Which You Live Shape Your Finances?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I had the benefit of parents who lived through the Great Depression, and consequently taught me the importance of saving. I developed the mentality of plenty (as opposed to scarcity) because the economy was growing throughout my life (with some stops and stutters along the way).

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Because I understand finances, money doesn’t scare me.