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How to Avoid Overbuying

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many home owners bought way too much house than their finances could afford. The biggest mistake that new homeowners make after purchasing a home is going heavily into debt to finance their purchases. They feel a need to furnish the entire house at one time. The entire house does not have to be furnished at one time.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. Our first house post-wedding was very sparsely furnished/decorated because I didn’t want to spend money on something I didn’t absolutely love. Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches!

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Redbook Magazine Subscription $4.99 Per Year

For the Mommas

Each issue explores social issues, parenting, marriage, and finances. Old-House Interiors gives you practical information on the most beautiful and appropriate finishes, furnishings, accessories, and decorating details taking cues from the past. Redbook – Love Life, Home Life, Your Life. per year (82% off)!

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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My differing perspectives on vacation rental finances. We paid around $200,000 in 2007 for the property with an extra amount for furnishings and a slip in a yet-to-be-built boat dock. All of the above reasons were valid, and actually continue to be valid. When I’m hating the ownership, my perspective tells me the following.

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Redbook Magazine Subscription $4.99 Per Year

For the Mommas

Each issue explores social issues, parenting, marriage, and finances. Our mission is to offer expert advice and perspective for those building, renovating, or furnishing a home in the Arts and Crafts spirit. Redbook – Love Life, Home Life, Your Life. Love your life with a magazine subscription to Redbook. per year (70% off)!

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. posted at Your Finances Simplified , saying, “One of the things that investment gurus always emphasize is to diversify, diversify and diversify. YFS presents What Is Asset Allocation and Why Is It Important?

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How Pinterest Can Save You Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A self-professed DIY and Curbside Diva, I pride myself in spending very little to beautifully, sustainably and sensibly furnish and decorate my home. DIY on a Dime Pinterest has given me absolute loads of DIY inspiration.

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