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7 Reasons to Lease Your Vacation Condo

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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Smart Safety: Paying a Landlord by App

Motherhood Moments

The landlord asks you to secure the property with a quick payment. You whip out your phone and open your Zelle app. What could go wrong? Unfortunately, plenty. Zelle has a huge problem with fraud and scams—it’s even the subject of a Senate investigation. has risen 27 percent,” says Bordo. “In says Bordo. “As

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Money Matters: Why January is the Best Time for a New Rental

Motherhood Moments

But if you’re hoping to move out of your crappy, too-small, outdated, inconveniently located, and/or overpriced apartment next year, good news! Jonas Bordo of Dwellsy says finding a better rental is a resolution you can totally keep. He’s even willing to share some insider information: January and February are the best times to move.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Read away my friends. A few years ago I passed judgment on one of my good friends based on a social stigma. Hello and welcome to this week’s Yakezie carnival. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Take a moment to watch them. Take a moment to watch them. You might just learn something.

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5 Money Saving Home Improvement Projects That Add Value To Your Home

Saving Cents With Sense

A single adult needs a different fridge than a family of four. Whether you are considering selling your home in the near future or you have no specific plans to sell and move but know that your home is your biggest asset and you want to build it, there are a number of steps you should take to add value to it.