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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
but rather for the satisfaction of making a positive contribution with my time and effort. 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? Some might find it surprising that a millionaire would want to keep working.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 23, 2017
I thought there would be ‘strings’ attached to the use of the money. Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. If you understand why your parents are offering support, you may make a better decision on whether or not to accept it.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 11, 2016
He agrees with me, saying: “Many young people never make a career decision, …, they simply follow a path of least resistance. I didn’t even realize that most jobs required a doctorate in Psychology to really use the knowledge in a career. I loved going to work each day, making that computer do what I told it to do.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 18, 2015
Once Upon a Company A True Story by Wendy Anderson Halperin tells the story of kids, parents and other relatives making and selling Christmas wreaths (and assorted other things in different seasons) to earn money for the kids college fund. I’ve already gotten my son’s ok to get that started. Flavored popcorn.
The Frugal Girl
DECEMBER 4, 2023
I know that you have written on several occasions about what cell phone service you use but I have searched and searched and cannot find any of your posts about it. My son & I currently share a plan and I know that there has to be a comparable plan that would be less expensive than AT&T.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 9, 2012
It was the trip of a lifetime with our extended family (two sons, their spouses and two of our grandchildren). We took a little 4 cup electric coffee maker and used it since we are big coffee drinkers. If you reserve early enough, ask for room 229, the room the architect, Robert Reamer, used. Coffee was generally $2.25
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 17, 2015
Even the New York Times acknowledges that: As boomers join the ranks of grandparents, many are financing vacations for their children and grandchildren. My WWII era uncle and his wife made trips annually with one of their 4 grandchildren (a different one each year). We took my Mom with us to Florida in the 1980’s.
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