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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This retired teacher spent a lot of time researching companies at the Boston Public Library. Once you have saved a base amount, branch out to put additional money into the stock and bond markets, real estate and other types investments that will grow your money faster than a secure savings account. Jay Jensen.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

We’ve been researching what we want in the trailer and we want to pay cash. I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We’d like to start saving for it in 2018, if possible.