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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In Huffington Post article Boomers Give New Meaning To Spoiling The Grandkids author Linda Stern reported: “Roughly 36 percent of the grandparents surveyed by AARP said “spoiling (grand)children by buying them too much” was a part of a grandparent’s financial role.”. It’s my grandkid!”.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Where ever your child is on the learning continuum – here are some ideas on ways to teach personal finance without spending (much) extra time specifically on it. Food Related. Show the kids how you are paying and explain the concept (checks, cash, debit, credit, food stamps or whatever). While you are planning meals.

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

Picking a place to retire is one of life’s most consequential decisions — and ultimately, a deeply personal choice. Maybe you prefer golf over cross-country skiing, or you just want to be near your kids or grandkids. The index measures various factors, including access to healthcare, food, physical health and economic security.

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