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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Many people don’t have the mentors I had in my parents, and they find themselves in financial trouble as adults simply due to a lack of knowledge. What’s one thing you splurge on?

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are also some cool moments in history that have happened in November: On November 2, 1889, North Dakota became the 39th state of the United States. On November 2, 1889, South Dakota became the 40th state of the United States. On November 18, 1883, standard time began in the United States.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Larry presents Your investment risk tolerance posted at Independent Fee Only Financial Planner , saying, ” Individual investors with different levels of investment risk tolerance for financial risks tend to be more satisfied with risk management strategies, which are better aligned with their financial risk and return profile.”

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