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Should You Accept Family Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. Some grown children move thousands of miles away and change their names in order to avoid the ‘taint’ of the wealth and family name. Helping kids over a rough spot can make a parent feel useful.

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Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Family finances can be tricky! I have a bunch of lovable relatives (my nuclear family) who believe we are somehow made of money. You need the entire family pulling in the same direction.

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

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Setting goals and reaching them continues to be enriching and satisfying to me. Knowing I had the financial backing to live through negative life events (divorce, job loss, catastrophe, etc) removed a level of stress from my life. I used to worry about what would happen to my kids if my spouse decided to move on.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). In my spare time, I love hanging out with family and friends, running (I have completed three half marathons) and singing in my church choir. What are your financial goals now? appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. Tell us about you and your family. We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. Who initiated the debt free goal? We went out to eat with our families, and I went around saying “WE PAID OFF OUR HOUSE!”

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