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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financially, he moved from working for a living to becoming a landlord and property flipper to eventually trading in the stock market. Dad required me to learn to use tools and perform tasks which, at the time, were considered for boys only. 3 Moves that Can Hurt Your Career Do You Use Skills Learned in Childhood?

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He discusses income beneficiaries, remainder beneficiaries and provides and example of the use of a dynasty trust. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? – Two economic giants square off. However, as a landlord, you are required to make basic repairs.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! He pointed out that I had studied sculpture and this was sort of similar, so I used a pair of office scissors and cut his hair a week before our wedding. We rent now and are much happier. You don’t need fancy cat beds.

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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Only a small portion of your FICO score is based on having and using revolving credit. Just use that conservative financial attitude to your advantage. None of these services depend on landlord participation. Use the card sparingly. Her expertise is also drawn from real-life experiences including tough economic times.