Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2013

This emergency might be one related to a natural disaster, or it might be a financial emergency, such as a job loss. My son knows that there are two meeting points out (depending on whether he leaves out the front or out the back) in our neighborhood. You never know when an emergency will arise.

Emergency Fund 211

Emergency Fund Job Loss Transportation Staying Warm 211

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 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.

Money 247

Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2017

Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. Sometimes parents will offer temporary funding to tide the family over in times of unusual circumstances (such as job losses or extreme medical expenses, etc). I wanted to prove myself.

Money 124

Money Family Parenting Kids and Family 124

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. We paid for braces, college tuition for my son, and did fun stuff like traveling while we were paying off debt. They ranged from a low of about $2,300/yr (no zeros missing there!) to a high of maybe $80,000/year. We hit everywhere in between.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236