Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Although I live 200+ miles away from my two grandkids, I try to get them for a week or so during the summer. There are many documented benefits to utilizing grandparents to watch grandkids. The jury is out as to whether you should pay your parent to watch your children. I’m one of them.

Parenting 100

Parenting Watches Grandkids Kids 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

When I was a young adult, out of college and into my first years of marriage, I cringed at the thought of getting money from my parents. Perhaps though, you are doing your parents a disservice by refusing their gifts. Lets explore the topic of parents giving money to grown offspring. I wanted to prove myself.

Money 124

Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 8, 2013

The money in the IRA can be used during your lifetime, but then can accumulate tax free while the next guy in line for it takes minimum distributions over his life. This is because the money is protected in the tax deferred (or tax free) account and it can build significantly over time.

Converse 176

Converse Taxes Grandkids Money 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

But you are a super busy parent, with work, continuing education, business travel, your kid’s other activities, church and the myriad of other things that demand your time and attention. My grandkids were 6 and 3 and they really got into this! Other Free Sources of Help. 7 Ways to Save Money As New Parents.

Money 187

Money Parenting Kids and Family Gasoline 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you keep your head and are persistent, you can find many things you want or need, all in near perfect condition, for a fraction of the cost with NO TAXES due. A wheel barrow – free. She pressed the wheel barrow on me for free so I took it home. People sell the darnedest things at their garage sales.

Garage Sale 100

Garage Sale Garage Finds Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

Here, told as I would tell it to my Grandkids, are my top 5 lessons. Let me show you how to get a loan, buy a car, purchase a home, live within a budget, save/invest, prepare tax returns, use a contract and more. To become financially free, you need to understand that you can’t trade your time for money and get ahead.

Personal Finance 100

Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 100