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P.E.P. for the Week of March 7-11/11- Spending Time With Family Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last week I told you that my hubby and I were headed to BC to visit my grandfather whom I hadn’t seen in 8 years. Little House in the Valley tells us how we can save money by partnering with our neighbours. My hubby and I often borrow yard equipment that we use once in a while from my parents. It went FABULOUS!!

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I drop a bundle each year (both money and time) on my week long Grandma Rie’s Money Camp where I try to help the kids learn about and experience personal finance concepts. Do the math and you’re talking about $16,200 to $21,600 over a grandchild’s first 18 years. Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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I am used to moving a lot! I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. I no longer use credit cards – only debit cards or cash. Not using debt helps create the connection.