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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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? If you plan to donate it, will the organization use it for the purpose you intended, or spend it on perks for their employees? Having enough money can remove stress from your life. Money Tips'

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Is the Building of Experiences and Memories Worth the Cost?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As it turns out, my estimate for a 2 week trip to Hawaii (one week on Oahu and one on the Big Island) would have been over $20,000 US Dollars. Naturally, my spouse and I had a discussion on how much we wanted to fund for our two sons and their families. One son is trying to rebuild finances after an expensive year.

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Everyone is Sick – AGAIN

Nicoles Nickels

Both my grandchildren have the most disgusting mucous laced coughs I have ever heard coming out of tiny little bodies. Where as my grandson has no qualms about using anything other than a tissue as a tissue. Where as my grandson has no qualms about using anything other than a tissue as a tissue. In bed, feeling miserable.

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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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? We used it as a home base to explore many activities and attractions within a days drive. Gather the family. All of the above reasons were valid, and actually continue to be valid.

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How to Pick A Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I didn’t even realize that most jobs required a doctorate in Psychology to really use the knowledge in a career. Another criteria used for this pick might be the length of the commute or the frequency of travel. Using this as the sole means to pick your future life can be very limiting.

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Should You Accept Family Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Making sure the grandchildren have the desired benefits enhances their peace of mind. I wanted to prove myself.

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A clean-the-inbox Q&A

The Frugal Girl

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.

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