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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. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? A plan B is a must in any home. Ken from Spruce Up Your Finances asks Need A Down Payment For Your House? Your City or County May Have Free Money For You.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. Having money already set aside also means we can pay upfront for most home maintenance costs.

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How Mindfulness Can Improve Your Life

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Mindfulness has helped me get a better handle on my emotions and avoid lashing out at my son and my husband — something that has helped improve my personal relationships and make my home life more enjoyable. A little more mindfulness can help you change your habits, and improve your finances. Get Healthy'

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Are You Planning For Aging in Place?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have a one story ranch home of around 2300 square feet located on 6 acres within 4 miles of stores, medical care, entertainment, gasoline stations and more. Although our home is pretty age friendly already, we are now thinking about changes we should make to allow us to stay during the rough times of old age ahead. Lawn services.

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I remember thinking about how wonderful it would be to not have to worry about whether we had enough to pay for the propane gas to heat our home. Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. I remember going through magazines and catalogs picking out the things I would have when we had money.

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Jen & Her Husband Paid off $212,000 in Debt & Medical Expenses in 48 Months

Family Balance Sheet

Our son was diagnosed with a lifetime medical condition. When this happened we not only were devastated emotionally, but would end up going to have our finances basically implode a few weeks after this. We were also dealing with stress around our son’s medical issues. Perspective is so powerful in this stuff.

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Routines – a Powerful Force for Health and Wealth

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The health of your body is strongly influenced by what you do to it and for it each day. Years ago (around 1984) , I started an at home, morning exercise habit that continues to this day (in 2015). At 66, I’m still fit and have few health problems. Eating habits and routines play a key role in our health.

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