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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights.

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Money vs. Family Life

freestuff.tv

Today I would like to pose this somewhat provocative statement and given the recent unemployment reports would seem ridiculous: “Reasons why you don’t want that promotion&#. I have a mortgage that I need to pay off and saving for the kids education etc&#. Some of you are probably thinking, “Are you nuts?

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Marriage and Money: 5 Tips To Reduce the Money Arguments

Family Balance Sheet

It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. Designate a Family Office Manager. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. But I also want to be the Family Office Manager (FOM). In my house, it's me.

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Fight Hunger with Walmart

Nicoles Nickels

Hunger is a real feeling for many Americans and unemployment plays a huge role in hunger…so how can we help them? Vote among 200 communities with the highest unemployment rate as determined by a Department of Labor Report (found here: [link]. Here’s where Walmart comes in. Winning communities will be announced May 1st.

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How to Pick A Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After 10 years raising kids, I decided to re-enter the workforce. Summer jobs become permanent ones; family or friends pressure young people toward options that avoid temporary unemployment. It didn’t. I ended up as a retail management trainee – just to get some kind of paycheck. Pick based on hours worked/lifestyle.

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My Story on How to Successfully Take Courses While Working Full Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is a little history: Ever since I was a little kid I have had a keen interest in medicine. I had already been working at the family business for 4 years and had developed some skills with office management, accounting, sales, and customer relations but this wasn’t my dream. This threw me off my game. This was awesome news!

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to help your kids get off to the best start in life, it’s vital to consider them when you make financial decisions. Family Money Values: Who Manages Your Money? Smart Family Finance: Money Making Activities for the Whole Family Parents have a large influence in their child’s financial development.

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