Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2015

And most importantly no matter what gift you chose, include a handwritten message from your child AND from you, the parent, thanking the teacher for the year. Take the lead and ask parents if they would each contribute $1-$10 and purchase a gift card at a craft, educational supply, or office supply store. New Games for Indoor Recess.

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Thankful Holiday Recession Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. Included here is peer pressure. Time of life.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2014

At age 50 my parents were at the top of their game, both highly compensated members of major corporate teams. Unfortunately the recession of 2008 was not an isolated incident. They can come in the form of a health scare a home repair or otherwise. Assumption #2: You’ll keep your job forever. Emergencies happen…to everyone.

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Emergency Fund Insurance Recession Unemployment 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

My friend’s parents owned a house at the lake, complete with boat. A few years ago, when selecting a vacation home to buy, one of my criteria was that it had to be at a lake or on a beach. No one was buying used boats during the recession. The few times I did get to go on the water were great!

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Buy Buying Rent Recession 100

Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

By Margarette Burnette   Margarette Burnette Senior Writer | Savings accounts, money market accounts, banking Margarette Burnette is a NerdWallet authority on savings, who has been writing about bank accounts since before the Great Recession. Her work has been featured in The Associated Press , USA Today and other major newspapers.

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Calculators Saving Bank Banking 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

If you are a parent with adult children living at home with you, you aren’t alone. More and more “boomerang kids” – those that left to go to school or move out on their own at one point – are finding themselves living back home with their parents. Advantages to Having Adult Children Living at Home.

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At Home Home Parenting Rent 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

If so, you are among a majority of Americans – at least those who have had their own home for 10 or more years. You still don’t want yet another unwanted, unneeded thing to hide in the deep dark recess of your closet. Do you have too much stuff? Giving a great gift means that the giver knows and understands the receiver.

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Gifts Holiday Giving Friends And Family Sale 189