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Should You Accept Family Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I was a young adult, out of college and into my first years of marriage, I cringed at the thought of getting money from my parents. Perhaps though, you are doing your parents a disservice by refusing their gifts. Lets explore the topic of parents giving money to grown offspring. I wanted to prove myself.

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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 hate to be taken advantage of in a financial transaction, just as I did when poorer. Having enough money can remove stress from your life.

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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. Are we on our way to an actual depression (as opposed to the Great Recession)? What Should You Do In a Market Downturn?

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10 Things To Do When You Lose Your Job

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are a variety of payments depending on your situation such as unemployment or parenting. 2.) Apply for jobs. I realize the job market it tight, but if you are not applying, you are not likely to get a job. Hopefully if you are facing job loss or are currently unemployed they can help you too.

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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 the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt. I am used to moving a lot!