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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. That is one reason I hold my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp each summer with my grandchildren (our third generation). Having enough money can remove stress from your life.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

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Even if you aren’t invested in the market, you wonder if this will ripple down to you in the form of more job losses, higher prices, inflation, benefit reductions and belt cinching. Write down my life experiences on economic downturns for the future benefit of my grandchildren. What Should You Do In a Market Downturn?

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Should You Accept Family Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Making sure the grandchildren have the desired benefits enhances their peace of mind. Sometimes parents will offer temporary funding to tide the family over in times of unusual circumstances (such as job losses or extreme medical expenses, etc). Getting them out of the nest and on their own is a big goal of most parents.

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