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Build a Legacy for Your Child: Be Remembered for Your Positive Influence

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What memories do you hope your children will share with others present on that sad occasion? Your legacy isn’t something that can be organized in your later years, although your grandchildren may benefit from your influence when you are older. Be present with your family. The best place to start is at the end of your journey.

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Why Did I Buy That!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last summer, in my annual ‘Grandma Rie’s Money Camp’ (the week long camp I have with my Grandchildren to help them learn about finances); we had a segment on selling and how companies sell to us. Presentation. Presentation isn’t just used on kids. It was eye opening for the 10 year old.

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A clean-the-inbox Q&A

The Frugal Girl

In families with just a few cousins/grandchildren, I can see it working out, but not with 17 cousins/grandchildren. And of course, I bought presents! I know that’s not super helpful advice because in my case, everyone was agreeable! In short, I definitely have less time to do Christmas activities as compared to years ago.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well according to the bill’s sponsors, in the resolution presented to and passed by the 112 th Congress this March, we have a lot of issues to solve. Why do we need it? According to the resolution: Twenty-five.6 Share what you know and do with those around you to help the nation become more financially literate!

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Seniors – Keep Your Allocations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Why is the American Association of Individual Investors site still labeling me as a conservative investor, based on my age and presenting a very conservative model for my age with 50% of my assets to be in bonds and nothing at all in emerging markets. I don’t necessarily need more income. That would just cost me in taxes!

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First Impressions Layette Giveaway Winners

For the Mommas

Comment: Marsha Meyer says I would love to win this for one of my grandchildren. This would make a great birthday present for her :). Comment: Paige Harshbarger says Please enter me to win the giveaway. I am a subscriber. Comment: Tiffany Kinney says i’m an email subscriber. Comment: Honey says Would love to win this!

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Using Kids Crafts to Teach the Gift of Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As I worked on it, I pictured by grand children laboring with love over smoothing the concrete and decorating their stone and I anticipated the lift they will get from presenting it to their Mom (as well as the pleasure she will derive from getting a special gift from her kids). Should You Line Dry Your Clothes?

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