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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Rent payments must be uploaded by third-party service like RentalKharma (currently free), RentReporters ($10 per month) or WilliamPaid (free when you pay your rent from your bank account via the site). None of these services depend on landlord participation. Maintain a bank account. They tend to offer more generous terms (i.e.,

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Is Now The Time to Buy a Home?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While you may not want to delay the first purchase of your home, you have to realize that a low credit score, even if the bank does approve you, will not allow you to get the best interest rate. Just think – when the pipe breaks, you just call your landlord and you don’t have to deal with (or pay for it) yourself. Money Tips'

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. Gone were the days of having one bank account and only having to keep very simple records. 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.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? I’m a geek, he’s not.

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Best Bad Credit Loans of January 2024

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Banks: Banks base loan decisions primarily on your credit score, history and income. Major banks are less flexible on qualification requirements, but having a good relationship with a local bank may help you qualify. A secured loan requires you to pledge collateral — usually a vehicle or bank account — to borrow money.

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