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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Before retiring I often wondered about life after retirement – would we have enough money , would it change our marriage, would the kids and grandkids have different expectations, what if catastrophe struck and money became an issue, what would I do, would I miss the daily interaction with the people with whom I worked for many years?

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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However, it produces a small part-time income from side-bar ads and affiliate commissions. This side hustle income was mainly used for the fun stuff, such as camping, home renovations & repairs, and needs for our kids. Health Sharing Ministry. My kids are now almost 15 and 12 and eat as much as adults!

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Are You Financially Ready For Kids?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So, if you’re someone who is contemplating having a child, it is definitely a responsible question to ask yourself “Am I financially ready to have kids?” Do I Have Health Care Insurance? . However, when a child is in the picture, you’ve got to have steady income. What’s My Living Situation? .

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