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When Buy & Hold Works and When It Doesn’t

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Simply put, buy and hold is an investment strategy that is favored by many investors. In case you don’t know what buy and hold is, here is an excerpt of its definition from one of my blog posts. Buy and hold works in certain situations, and doesn’t work in others. Buy and hold only works if you can afford to hold.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. And a friend of mine sells her homemade Christmas candy this time of year. Part-Time Job. Tips, baby!

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What Features Are Most Important When Buying (and Selling) a House?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

During the home search process and through countless discussions with our realtor, we learned what features are most important when buying a house. Because we will likely sell the house again in less than ten years, our buying strategy was a bit different than most people’s. How to Buy a Home Which Type of Home Should You Buy?

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Some people don’t have time or don’t like to bake but would love to buy home-baked cookies and treats. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. Part-Time Job. Christmas cookies are as synonymous with the season as gift giving. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet?

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

I can remember quite a few years in college and grad school when my part-time jobs juuuuust barely covered my expenses (and sometimes not even that!) Another, very important frugal win, my very frugal husband who’s a natural saver and set us up for success by buying his first house (a foreclosed property) at 28.

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Work Harder, Then Work Smarter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If the answer is ‘yes’, then you can find more time for a part-time job (because I know you’re watching that television at least once a week). So here’s what you do: turn off the TV (or better yet, sell it), go find a part-time job, and make an additional $500 a month until you get ahead a little.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. In my 20’s, I finally had a “real” job and wanted to buy a newer car. What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made?

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