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How to Plan a Multi-Generation Family Vacation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even the New York Times acknowledges that: As boomers join the ranks of grandparents, many are financing vacations for their children and grandchildren. A soon-to-be-released survey from MMGY Global, a travel industry research company, finds that around 5.5 We took my Mom with us to Florida in the 1980’s. Start planning early.

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How to Pick A Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Grandkids are 9 and 12 now with lots of time before they have to start supporting themselves somehow. I did some research to see what kinds of jobs I could get that paid the most with the least amount of additional training and became a computer programmer. After 10 years raising kids, I decided to re-enter the workforce.

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Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As I prepared to hold a Money Camp for my young grandchildren last year, I researched various educational standards to review what kids can learn at various ages. My grandkids were 6 and 3 and they really got into this! How can you find the time to help your young child take the right steps towards financial literacy?

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