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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grandchildren’s other set of grandparents are just one example. Eventually they did a short sale to get out from under the mortgage, moved to the mid-West to take advantage of nearness of family and lower living costs and she took jobs as waitresses. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. .”

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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. Last week I visited a garage sale. I didn’t feel obligated, but did end up buying another package of it at that sale!

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