Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Many of us may not have the deep pockets of the wealthy, but what can we attain that also has value? This statement says it all – we may not have the money to invest in real estate or a big business, but we most likely can invest our time. You may not realize it, but a website is incredibly inexpensive to start.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Know what you want to do and plan it out well ahead of time. Understand what parts of the job may require code inspections and what the codes mean. Possible sources include: Neighbors or real estate investors who tore out perfectly good materials and want to get rid of them. Garage or estate sales. Plan ahead.

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Koupon Karen

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Familiarize yourself with any restricted or prohibited items that may arise in the relocation process. Beyond the surface-level research, try to understand the subtle nuances that may not be immediately apparent. Start the application process well in advance, allowing ample time for potential delays or unforeseen complications.

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Insurance Healthcare Moving Company Landscaping 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2015

Our home-owner’s insurance, auto insurance, and local real-estate taxes (for our home and our business property) are due, and on top of that, we also owed the Federal government this year. We were no longer required to send an escrow payment to the bank for our real estate taxes and home owners insurance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2011

Here are some forms of passive income that you may have heard of: Real Estate (rental units). Out of these three options, real estate is often the passive income of choice, simply because not everyone has the talent to sing or write, but for the most part, real estate can be learned by almost everyone.

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Real Estate Money New York City New York 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. Frank presents Passively Managed Funds posted at Individual Investor Strategies , saying, “Short-term mutual fund trading is a zero sum game played against other very well informed mutual fund traders and other securities market traders.

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

You may want to settle down by the beach or in the mountains. With all these possibilities in front of you, you may not know where to start. We analyzed five broad categories across all 50 states: affordability, overall well-being, the cost and quality of healthcare, weather and crime. Delaware 49. New York 3. West Virginia 48.

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Iowa West Virginia Healthcare Delaware 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 28, 2013

How have you divided up financial chores and is that working well? When you reflect on your life and your finances, you may find that there are changes you want to make. Talk about why you took a particular action and let your family members share their actions and reasons and goals as well. Is your life what you want it to be?

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Activism Goals Kids and Family Finance 229

Koupon Karen

MARCH 23, 2024

Taking on these projects with professional help not only ensures safety and compliance with local regulations but also maximizes the potential return on investment, as the Longmont real estate market values well-executed improvements.

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DIY Home Plumbing Home Improvement 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you have an answer to all those questions, then you may be ready to start a small business. Real estate business If property is your passion, there are several ways you can serve other businesses, or even individuals, with your real estate business. Who is your ideal client? What is your ideal work environment?

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Before the end of the year, a mutual fund manager may have a portion of cash on the books. Hedge funds are a little bit different from mutual funds in that they are allowed to short sell as well as go long. Hedge funds are usually highly leveraged; for example, for each dollar of cash they may have 10 dollars invested.

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Taxes Real Estate Europe Economical 198

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2013

If you end up in life with assets that you would like to use or from which you need to receive income, yet also want to donate to charity, there may be ways for you to do both. With the help of an estate planning lawyer and your accountant you might be able to use one of these “have your cake and eat it too” ideas.

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Cake Taxes Giving Donation 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2011

But if your wallet is smaller than your eco-friendly ambitions, a green home may be hard to successfully obtain. But if you know what to look for in real estate leads you can purchase a relatively eco-friendly homestead without spending tons of money.

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Home Real Estate Bricks Building 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Planning, hunting for rentals or real estate, packing, cleaning, hauling, taping, painting – all on top of your day job? Furthermore, you already see your co-workers 8 hours per day or more, and I doubt you want to integrate part of your work into your social life as well. I have not done so well these past two weeks.

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Wedding Real Estate Work Golf 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

In this article we will look at the pros and cons of saving and investing, as well as reducing debt, as a means of gaining financial security. So, your question could well be – “What should I do with my spare cash to get the best return?” This potential for loss is the major difference between savings and investment.

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Money Debt Refinancing Credit Cards 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2011

However paying for an education, lets say in real estate internet marketing , is an investment because you get a financial return on what you pay. I know it takes a little discipline to do this, but it is well worth it in terms of monthly savings. There may not be a better time to buy than right now.

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Money Saving Money Eating Out Real Estate 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Well break down some of the ways to keep your data safe, and tell you what your liability is if your identity is stolen. If you are in college and wondering how to put money aside, saving money may not even be a question because of the massive amounts of college debt that you are facing. Real Estate.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2014

In his 50′s he studied real estate and the local housing market to find a home to fix up and sell. His lessons have monetary value as well as life value. Sharing what you know establishes your expertise with family and community and may lead to income opportunities. Just fix it.

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Radios Real Estate Work Kids and Family 162

Finally Frugal

JANUARY 12, 2011

I was questioning whether, with the sad state of the real estate market, throwing money at my second mortgage was really the intelligent thing to do, since I don't know whether I'll ever get that money back (I'm thinking not). It seems that those of us in the trenches (like my commenter) may have more insight than the experts!

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Frugal Real Estate 2008 Portland 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 5, 2012

How do you say no to a sibling’s request and still sleep well at night? A US News Money article suggests that giving money may not be the best solution for you. She has not been able to pay the real estate property taxes on your parent’s house (which she inherited) and has come to you for help.

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Money Sister Giving Brother 264

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well. I also wanted a bit more diversification in our portfolio and figured an additional piece of real estate could help that. Rental management companies may not distribute rental days evenly. Hint: not mine.

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Vacation Rent Taxes Grandchildren 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

After you have identified what is needed by doing an inventory of what the kids already have that can be used or re-used and by getting together with friends, relatives and neighbors, you may be ready to hit some of the retail stores to buy the clothes, electronics, shoes and things. Use your card for the other purchases you make as well.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 23, 2012

With interest rates at all time lows, more foreclosures coming on the market and prices at decade low levels, you may be looking to buy a home or investment property. Any number of reasons may require that you interact with your city, county state or national government in regards to your property. Dealing With Government Entities.

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Saving Money Money Home Home and Garden 202

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The term “investing” may conjure images of the frenetic New York Stock Exchange, or perhaps you think it’s something only meant for those wealthier, older or further along in their careers than you. Best for : Money you may need soon that you’re willing to expose to a little more market risk. government.

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Real Estate Bank Banking Money 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Closing costs are fees you pay to finalize a real estate transaction. A more detailed list of closing costs appears below, and your real estate agent can help estimate yours for your area and loan type. Other title service fees may include title closing and other charges, including the cost of an attorney.

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Calculators Property Taxes Insurance Illinois 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 21, 2014

For some folks, millions of dollars don’t make them feel rich, but for others a few hundred thousand may do the trick. And they aren’t necessarily the well known names like Gates or Jobs. Real Estate. One hundred twenty-nine people on that Forbes 2013 list made their billions in real estate.

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Real Estate Money Kansas City Friends And Family Sale 195

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

It has served me well over the years, eventually leading to my current position of financial freedom. Of course, depending on what we buy, we may experience some buyers remorse. You may not be comfortable doing more risky things with your money. I’m a saver, always have been. Why save money when interest rates are so low?

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Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 30, 2013

.” Rice Edelman (of Edelman Financial Services ) reported a similar prediction by Jeffrey Hirsh that the Dow will reach 38,820 by 2025, saying: “Hirsch is editor-in chief of Stock Trader’s Almanac, a well-known publication within Wall Street circles. It may or may not turn out that way. What strategy are you using?

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Economy Money Recession Real Estate 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

Money Cactus: Wealth Creation Online: Invest It Wisely Interview – There are a stack of really great personal finance blogs online and keeping up with them can be tough, this series introduces you to those who I think are well worth knowing about. Never chase an asset price whether it be real estate, stocks, gold, or anything else.

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

While legally that’s true, in practice passive income may take other forms. In practice, you may do some or all of the work upfront, but passive income often involves some additional labor along the way, too. Non-dividend-paying stocks or assets like cryptocurrencies may be exciting, but they won’t earn you passive income.

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Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 4, 2023

Since Zelle is owned by major banks—and since you may even be accessing the service through your banking app or website—it’s easy to assume that your bank has your back. Sure, it may actually be a business consultant who wants to sublet her fantastic apartment while she’s working in Europe for a year. It seems safe.

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Landlord Real Estate Bank Banking 100

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 28, 2022

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. But in the winter, landlords might not have many (or any) prospective tenants—and they may be more willing to negotiate in order to fill a vacant unit.

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January Landlord Rent Money 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

You may be building your own business. Eventually you may sell it for significant sums. You may be investing in real estate. Each new property adds both debt and income as well as future equity. Eventually you may have enough to generate millions in income, or you may sell properties to achieve a million.

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Making Real Estate Garage Sale Debt 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 9, 2013

Taking all this into account, many of us may want to look into expanding our portfolios. The steady gains throughout 2012 bode well for continued growth into this year, and with the market gaining strength, investors may be well advised to keep an eye on AEIS earning prospects. So, have you looked into solar stocks?

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New Year's Real Estate Wellness 2012 188

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

This can include investments such as stocks, bonds, cryptocurrency, real estate, cars, boats and other tangible items. Other rules for crypto taxes The net investment income tax Some investors may owe an additional 3.8% Capital gains taxes apply to the sale of capital assets for profit. Tax Filing Webinar: Jan.

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Taxes Calculators Real Estate Cars 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 5, 2011

Lessons learned at the poker table can apply whether a person in investing in real estate such as Edmonton Apartments or playing poker in a tournament. Whether stocks are performing very well or poorly it is important to take a step back and assess the situation fully before making a decision.

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Money Real Estate Win Games 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Some of you may take umbrage at things I consider wants, and that is OK. What was a want or a luxury to parents or grandparents may have actually become something most of us consider a need. In 1950, according to MSN Real Estate , the average home size was 983 square feet. You either need it or you don’t.

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Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204