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10 Things To Do When You Lose Your Job

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. This past year my husband and I went through a period of unemployment which was tricky and when we did have employment is was casual. 1.) Register for Government benefits. 2.) Apply for jobs. What have you found helpful?

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Squirrelers: 7 Ways to Safeguard Your Children’s Financial Future If you’re a parent (or hope to be one someday), you’re not only responsible for your own finances, but for providing for the basic needs of your children. Teach your child about making money through money making activities for the whole family.

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Adult Children Living At Home – How To Approach It

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If you are a parent with adult children living at home with you, you aren’t alone. More and more “boomerang kids” – those that left to go to school or move out on their own at one point – are finding themselves living back home with their parents. Parents will have more help around the house, whether financially or in physical work.

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