Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

My spouse and I were that young, poor couple, sloughing away at our day jobs and scrimping and saving for years to build wealth. I remember going through magazines and catalogs picking out the things I would have when we had money. You can do the things you want and need to do whether you have money or not.

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 3, 2014

That’s a lot of money and if you don’t have the cash , PLEASE don’t feel compelled to spend what you don’t have. It is possible to give thoughtful gifts with very little money or even no money at all. Saving Money - During the Holidays' STOP the madness and check out this list.

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Christmas Gifts Grandmother Wedding 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

6 percent of households in the United States are unbanked or underbanked and, so have missed opportunities for savings, lending, and basic financial services ( according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation). According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6

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United States Personal Finance Economical Finance 202

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. This post has been updated, it was originally published in 2015. Family Heirlooms. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother.

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Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Wouldn’t it be fun to have a place where our sons, their wives and our grandchildren could come together to play, visit and bond? If we hadn’t sold stocks and mutual funds to come up with the money to close the sale (cash on the table), we wouldn’t have generated a huge capital gain in 2007. Gather the family.

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Vacation Rent Taxes 2007 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2015

When she saw that her great-grandchildren were not writing thank you notes for her gifts to them, she sent their parents a set of Thank you note cards with envelopes and postage! But let’s face it, saving is hard and you have to do it for a really long time to make much of a difference. Money Tips'

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Gratitude Grandchildren Psychology Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Families playing football in the back yard after a turkey feast; grandparents watching Christmas Vacation with their grandchildren; decorating the Christmas tree and remembering just how each ornament came about. If this is the case for your family, setting a one-gift rule can save money and time. Give an Experience.

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Giving Christmas Gifts Food and Wine 199

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

I wanted a place for our family to gather – adult children and grandchildren along with us. Yet we plunked down the huge $25,000 sale price to get a slip in it – not even requiring that the money be put into escrow. My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well.

Vacation 100

Vacation Rent Taxes Grandchildren 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Some grown offspring offer money, others take parents out to dinner or buy extra gifts for them. If they don’t need that extra income for living expenses, and if tax treatment is set up correctly, the grandparent may be able to use the money to contribute to retirement savings. Canadian Money Forum.

Parenting 100

Parenting Watches Grandkids Kids 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Whether you simply want to venture from the daily routine, stop watching so much TV, or you just need to save money by not going out, it’s never too late to pick up a new hobby. It’s also a great hobby to teach children, grandchildren, or students. Gardening is another hobby you can pick up at any age.

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Hobby Gardening Garden Building 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

My grandchildren’s other set of grandparents are just one example. History has shown us, though, that good times, easy money and easy credit can quickly change us into spenders. The personal saving rate — personal saving as a percentage of disposable personal income — was 5.4 Why should you keep saving?

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Spendthrift Economical Consumer Recession 100

Saving In Akron

MARCH 7, 2012

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes directly into your Upromise account. We've added our additional savings to our daughter's 529. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something. Then I don't have to think about it.

2012 138

2012 March Giant Eagle Charmin 138

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 7, 2012

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes directly into your Upromise account. We've added our additional savings to our daughter's 529. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something. Then I don't have to think about it.

January 113

January 2012 Giant Eagle Grandchildren 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

All my life I’ve been careful with money, most of the time through necessity, but now just through habit. Help me out, am I being cheap or just smart about money? I save tape and paper and old paint drop sheets. I demonstrate making these things to my children and grandchildren, though, just to show that it can be done.

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Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100

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. For the past few years, the kids have had a one time ‘business’ during camp.

Kids 100

Kids Kids and Family Cookies Thrifty 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2014

In fact, industries are springing up around this desire to save family histories. ” However, you don’t have to spend that much money to preserve your family’s memories. You’ll have precious memories to share with your children and grandchildren of your own parents and grandparents. .

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Making Film Uncle Grandchildren 167

Saving In Akron

OCTOBER 3, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. We've added our additional savings to our daughter's 529. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something.

October 113

October 2011 Giant Eagle Grandchildren 113

Saving In Akron

JANUARY 7, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. We've added our additional savings to our daughter's 529. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something. 1 O-Ke-Doke Ready to Eat Popcorn.

January 113

January 2011 Snyders Charmin 113

Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. We've added our additional savings to our daughter's 529. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something. 1 Rhodes® Cinnamon Rolls.

September 113

September 2011 Beech Nut Giant Eagle 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

Dollar cost average that saved up cash into emerging companies that I think will flourish in the next fifty years. Write down my life experiences on economic downturns for the future benefit of my grandchildren. Buy real assets (such as artwork, antiques, tools and etc) at reduced prices and hold to sell later.

Recession 176

Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes directly into your Upromise account. We've added our additional savings to our daughter's 529. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something. Then I don't have to think about it.

2011 127

2011 November Expires 2012 127

Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. We've added our additional savings to our daughter's 529. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something. 1 Krazy Glue. 1 Jays Potato Chips. $1/1

February 100

February 2011 Snyders Giant Eagle 100

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 11, 2011

This site lets you help your children (or even grandchildren) learn about spending and saving in a fun, interactive environment. The three jars in question are Save, Spend and Share. Your kid’s site lets them track their savings, manage their money, and set goals for buyable delights.

Family 40

Family Parenting Kids and Family Grandchildren 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2014

For our 40th wedding anniversary, we chose to take our adult children and our grandchildren on a vacation to Yellowstone National Park. It can cost a lot of money – for those trying to recreate the wedding and reception they had or didn’t have, you can spend a lot of money on the food, invitations, drinks, venue, clothing and etc.

ReNew 165

ReNew Wedding Daughter Money 165

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 16, 2013

Because really, I’d really rather have the money in my pocket than the possibility of more money. I will make sure that my grandchildren have a college fund that is untouchable until then or until 30 if they don’t go to college (that’s right - 30 ). No big whoop, I just walk away. Woo Hoo I was ahead!

Grandchildren 61

Grandchildren South Carolina New Hampshire Win 61