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Should You Accept Family Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Daughters and sons of very wealthy families sometimes want to disown the family wealth in order to prove themselves. Providing college money can help cushion that murky time between high school graduation and fully leaving the nest. College graduates have historically been more financially successful than non-college graduates.

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How to Pick A Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I majored in Psychology (liberal arts), graduating in the early 70’s. Sons followed in the footsteps of their father’s, even to the extreme of becoming known by name of the family occupation (Smith – for blacksmith, Taylor for clothing maker, etc). Pick based on the amount of prestige the job offers.