Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

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. I thought there would be ‘strings’ attached to the use of the money. Perhaps though, you are doing your parents a disservice by refusing their gifts. I wanted to prove myself.

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Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

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. Will they squander it or use it wisely? What Makes You Feel Wealthy? Money Tips'

Money 247

Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2011

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. Using the older generation’s (ye gods how did that get to be me!?) What Should You Do In a Market Downturn?

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Recession Economical Grandchildren Kids and Family 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

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. If you have items you don’t use or need, sell them. So, have you ever lost your job?

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Unemployment Debt Job Loss Money 200

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I am used to moving a lot! 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.

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100