Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

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. Will they squander it or use it wisely? What Makes You Feel Wealthy? Money Tips'

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

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. Using the older generation’s (ye gods how did that get to be me!?) What Should You Do In a Market Downturn?

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Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

I thought there would be ‘strings’ attached to the use of the money. Making sure the grandchildren have the desired benefits enhances their peace of mind. Helping kids over a rough spot can make a parent feel useful. Parents rethink gifting when they disapprove of how the money was used.

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Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124