Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Most financial literacy courses and parents in the know believe that teaching the difference between something you need and something you want is key in being able to control spending and thrive financially. My Grandmother was born in 1898. Really, are you sure ? Why do we care about want vs. need? Absolutely not! She lived on a farm.

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Plumbing Grandmother Food and Drink Gasoline 227

For the Mommas

JANUARY 26, 2014

Having lost both her parents and grandparents, and with nowhere else to go, Layla is moving from Florida to a small town in North Carolina to live with the only family she has left: her estranged uncle and aunt. At 17, Layla Weston is already starting over.

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North Carolina Grandmother Motivation Free 61

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? We went hiking at Turkey Creek in Florida. Not at all.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 180

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

My childhood was split between Florida, Ohio and Minnesota. I am now back living in South Florida. I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. What do you for a living?

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100