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Should You Accept Family Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. Some grown children move thousands of miles away and change their names in order to avoid the ‘taint’ of the wealth and family name. Helping kids over a rough spot can make a parent feel useful.

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Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Family finances can be tricky! I have a bunch of lovable relatives (my nuclear family) who believe we are somehow made of money. You need the entire family pulling in the same direction.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even if you aren’t invested in the market, you wonder if this will ripple down to you in the form of more job losses, higher prices, inflation, benefit reductions and belt cinching. This Is An Opportunity to Build Family Wealth. Some of you may know that I am on a mission to build wealth across generations in my family.

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Knowing I had the financial backing to live through negative life events (divorce, job loss, catastrophe, etc) removed a level of stress from my life. I used to worry about what would happen to my kids if my spouse decided to move on. Having enough money can remove stress from your life. You can’t have it all.

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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

Family Balance Sheet

After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. Tell us about you and your family. We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. We went out to eat with our families, and I went around saying “WE PAID OFF OUR HOUSE!” Where are you from?

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

Family Balance Sheet

I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). In my spare time, I love hanging out with family and friends, running (I have completed three half marathons) and singing in my church choir. appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. I am now back living in South Florida.