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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

When my own parents were the age that I am now, I was graduating from college. When my parents were my age, they were empty-nesters and converted my bedroom into a sewing room for my mother. My husband and I had children later in life. My children, however, are 9 & 7 and have just finished the third & first grades.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts. Alan doesn’t share that regret.