Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2016

At my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp this year, we started exploring the different careers that are out there. The Grandkids are 9 and 12 now with lots of time before they have to start supporting themselves somehow. Dr. John Krumboltz, Professor of Educational Psychology at Standford University studies how people choose careers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 16, 2015

From my Mother-in-laws perspective, the number one benefit to the great-grandkids of sending her a thank you note, is that she would continue to send them gifts. The Psychological Science journal reported on a study done in 2014 which showed that feelings of gratitude reduced financial impatience. Money Tips'

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Gratitude Grandchildren Psychology Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Perhaps you are socking away go-goobs of money for a far off retirement date and are wondering if it is worthwhile to forego all those ‘along the way’ life treats in order to be prepared for retirement. We didn’t count on the psychological effect on me though. I’m retired! I have been since April 7, 2010.

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