Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 4, 2023

You’ve finally found a great place to rent. The landlord asks you to secure the property with a quick payment. The rental market is incredibly tight right now, and in the last year, median asking rent in the U.S. This scenario is the basis for what’s known as “the fake landlord scam.” What could go wrong? says Bordo. “As

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 28, 2022

But if you can get past those objections, you have a lot to gain—like hundreds of dollars in saved rent.” Now that Bordo has your attention, here are six reasons why you should start preparing to sign a new lease sooner than you may have planned: Asking rent typically drops in January. Landlords will be more available.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. I figure I may not be “earning” money, but I can earn by saving. We rent now and are much happier. Maybe four years?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

Only a small portion of your FICO score is based on having and using revolving credit. Another person may have “thin” credit – that means insufficient information has been reported and FICO is unable to assign a score. Just use that conservative financial attitude to your advantage. Report your rent. Don’t change!

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

cash back on every purchase, and because it’s in the Chase Freedom family of cards, you may eventually have a variety of upgrade options. For example, good credit can improve your chances of landing a job or renting an apartment. Renting an apartment. These companies gather the information used to calculate credit scores.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2014

Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord or landlady. Your best strategy may involve situations such as waiting until your income levels go down; gifting your property instead of selling it; waiting for the market prices to go up; selling now, even if at a loss; or living in your property for awhile before you sell it. Selling Costs.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

May charge origination fee. The lender is owned by Upgrade, but bad-credit borrowers may be more likely to get approved with Universal Credit. May charge an origination fee. Upstart personal loan pros and cons Accepts borrowers new to credit. Option to change your payment date. Option to pre-qualify with a soft credit check.

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