Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. The impact of inflation and fast-rising interest rates dampened buyers’ interest, causing sales to slow and price appreciation to decelerate. Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 27, 2013
Your family won’t gather there anymore. We bought our condo as a family gathering spot, some place fun to come to visit with each other. After a few years, the shine wears off and family members get busy with other areas of their lives and just don’t have the time to gather at the vacation condo each year.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 21, 2013
We’ve only bought 4 pieces of real estate in our lives, including two homes. We lived in the first home 10 years and are going on 23 years in our current home. Here are four things I wish we had known how to check on before we bought. Plans For Future Development. You probably should be buying your home for the long term.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
To move or not to move when you retire? That’s the big question. Picking a place to retire is one of life’s most consequential decisions — and ultimately, a deeply personal choice. You may want to settle down by the beach or in the mountains. Maybe you prefer golf over cross-country skiing, or you just want to be near your kids or grandkids.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. Get Social.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 31, 2012
She (we will call her Susan, although that is not her name) started life as a member of an industrious lower middle class family – one sibling, two parents married to each other. She gave large gifts to close friends. Although friends tried to help by offering part time employment, she was unable to keep a paying job.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 21, 2014
He started investing with other people’s money way back in 1956 using funds only from friends and family. First, I would be devastated if I lost the money my relatives provided and I’m sure it would cause a lot of family issues! It all depends on what you want from life and what you are willing to do to get it.
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