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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It never occurred to me to ask Mom or Mom-in-law to come watch my kids. Seeing the joy of discovery on a child’s face or watching them learn a new skill or develop a new talent is just plain fun, no matter the cost in money or time. Expectations of our children. We raised our children to expect more involvement.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

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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. Buying gasoline. Talk about various car expenses, besides gasoline, like oil, windshield washer fluid, mechanics, tuneups, tires, car payment interest and etc.

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

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Over the past 12 months, the gasoline index has increased 32.4 Guest Post Author Bio: The following is a guest post by Lisa at Frugal Living , an Australian personal finance blog created to help readers figure out how to save money and watch your own spending habits. According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S.

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