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Adult Children Living At Home – How To Approach It

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are a parent with adult children living at home with you, you aren’t alone. More and more “boomerang kids” – those that left to go to school or move out on their own at one point – are finding themselves living back home with their parents. Advantages to Having Adult Children Living at Home.

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Jobs for those Without a College Degree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Degrees are very expensive and in this post recession economy, don’t necessarily guarantee the best return on your dollar. ” A look at the Occupational Outlook Handbook , put out by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics drives that thought home.

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the Great Recession began in 2008/2009, my boss at the time (a Vice President of the company) and her spouse consulted their financial adviser to see what they should do. They asked him what would likely cause us to come out of recession. Recent graduates were also hard hit. He was retired and unable to resume work.