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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grandchildren’s other set of grandparents are just one example. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does a survey multiple times a year, called the Consumer Expenditure Survey. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. .” Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.” percent in 2009, the U.S.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Then you are not included in the statistics listed above. I will be planning parts of my Grandma’s Money Camp (a one week experience for my grandchildren to help teach them financial literacy) in observation of National Financial Literacy Month. Your children know that you are saving money.

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Seniors – Keep Your Allocations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We need to make sure our base grows over his lifetime, especially since we hope to leave a legacy to our children and grandchildren. We are all different, with differing financial situations, goals and tolerances, but we are all statistically living longer as well. The need for individualization is being recognized.

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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. It was eye opening for the 10 year old. He even wanted to repeat the segment. Time is of the essence.

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