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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We planned to rent out the property and thought it would rent quite a few days of the year. Gather the family. Operating costs of keeping the condo rented have been higher than expected. We went there 5 years for camp so I would have spent $10,000 in rent. Generate an income stream. Property value appreciation.

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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How much room does a family really need? As families are reported to be smaller, why do we need all that extra space? Here is an interesting exercise – get a pen and paper; write down the total square footage of your house and the monthly mortgage or rent amount you pay. How much space is used for storage in your home?

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

Three of the most common reasons that older adults move were living closer to family members, living in better neighborhoods and reducing housing costs, according to the analysis. There was no instant gratification, and I encouraged friends and family to do the same.” I would live on less,” she said. “I I wouldn’t have cable.

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Our 2017 Debt Freedom Plan Update

Family Balance Sheet

At the time we were renting an office space in a strip mall, but when we discovered a foreclosure in our town that seemed like a great idea on paper, we jumped at the chance. It turns out this was the best decision for our family. Celebrate with an epic family trip. My husband and I were on the same page. Destination TBD!

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Bridge of Spies Review – Perfect Date Night Movie

Saving Cents With Sense

And those that are aimed for adults are a little bit much for me (too much violence, gore, sex, drugs, etc), so my husband and I usually just rent movies. I’ll be honest and say that most movies I get to see in the theater are aimed at kids. There is something nerve-racking about watching some of that stuff on the big screen.

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