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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Shop Online. I had never really been a proponent of online shopping, because it when I lived in the city it was easier to stop at the grocery store or mall after work than it was to order online and wait for the item to be delivered. You’ll learn about current specials – and even the big clearance sales. Rent It Out.

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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. He spent hours in his homemade shop, working on inventions. Share what you know. Even when I was a young adult with a family of my own, my Dad continued to share knowledge with me.

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

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You don’t have to contend with deciding which bill to pay or how to avoid a debt collector’s call or trying to keep the landlord off your back. I still think twice about spending money and I still shop for the best bargain. You can hire others to help you do what you don’t like to tackle.

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Sell Your Home or Stay?

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Will the home and area still suit you in 10 – 15 years or will there be too much yard work or too long of a drive to shops and services? Are you financially able to carry two homes or are you willing to become a landlord to a renter for awhile? What are the drawbacks of moving somewhere else? Will the taxes be higher?

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

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Here is my take on the skills every homeowner or landlord needs to have. They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. If you’ve never owned a house before, there are some things you need to know. Skills that will save you big bucks over time. Know When to Get Help.

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Best College Student Credit Cards of February 2024

Savings Corner

When you submit an application to rent an apartment, the landlord may look at your credit score to gauge how likely you are to pay your rent on time. Here are some factors to consider as you shop around. Further, good credit can qualify you for lower interest rates, which saves you money. Renting an apartment. Setting up utilities.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Or, you could buy property of your own (if you have the business funding, of course) becoming a property manager or landlord, renting out the space to tenants, maintaining the property and serving as their point of contact for any potential issues. Take a page from Harp Design Co.