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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This got me thinking some more about how to save money by downsizing. My fuel costs have almost halved with my nifty little new car, I have saved hundreds of dollars on insurance and it is a breeze to park! Downsizing my vehicle certainly has saved me money and will continue to do so for as long as I have the car.

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

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To find some objective answers to the where-to-retire question, Bankrate crunched a bevy of statistics on costs of living, public health and other metrics to create a comprehensive ranking of the best and worst states to retire in the U.S. I had friends tell me that I had become the master of saving.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

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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. You could start your own real estate agency, working with businesses or private citizens to find the office space, house or apartment that’s right for them.

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

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Our alternate income streams include an inherited IRA, real estate rental income and dividends/interest from investments. My plan for after retirement was always to get into something new – a franchise, the storage unit business, or residential real estate, and in addition, to develop a web site to help people deal with wealth.

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Needs vs. Wants

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In 1950, according to MSN Real Estate , the average home size was 983 square feet. According to Statistic Brain 45.5 How to Save Money by Downsizing How to Buy a Home How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing Less Obvious Things That You Need To Buy Before Moving Out Are You a Cell Phone ‘Tech NO’?

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? I bought shares of MSA (MSJAF on the pink sheets) … The Ultimate Juggle : Easiest Way to Make a Profit in Real Estate – Investing in real estate can be a great way to set yourself up for the future.