Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2014

My parents scrimped and saved for years to send my brother and I through state university. Parents typically want their kids to do better than they did, and often try to help out. Over the years, I made it pretty plain that I was going to stand on my own two feet and not accept parental help. I picked the wrong college major.

Real Estate 180

Real Estate College Psychology Property Taxes 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays). I love to shop garage sales. Use cash (yours, your parents or other cash that can be had). They actually went in together with another parent to buy the house. Learn to love hand me downs from relatives.

College 192

College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 31, 2012

She (we will call her Susan, although that is not her name) started life as a member of an industrious lower middle class family – one sibling, two parents married to each other. After a two year marriage, she divorced and came home to live with her parents. Get Laid Off From Work. Her Dad died, and she continued to live with her Mom.

Friends And Family Sale 189

Friends And Family Sale Taxes Insurance Money 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

I bought shares of MSA (MSJAF on the pink sheets) … The Ultimate Juggle : Easiest Way to Make a Profit in Real Estate – Investing in real estate can be a great way to set yourself up for the future. – Letting your child make spending decisions can make some parents uneasy. Read on to learn more!

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220