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How to Simplify Your Life to Make it Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have more labor-saving devices than ever before in human history but we are living life at a faster pace than ever. I further simplified my life by making some changes to my banking. Modern life is so frantic. Here are some ideas to help you simplify your life to make it better.

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Things to Consider Before Investing in Real Estate

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In a fast paced world where many investments such as stocks and commodities can fluctuate 100% in a year, real estate at most increases 25% a year. A big problem that banks faced in 2009 is that no one wanted to buy the foreclosed homes they had on their hands, so technically, the value of those homes was $0.

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Small Choices Means Big Gains When Achieving Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The pace of modern life is so hectic that, often, it is all we can do to just hold on for the ride. Your money works for you when it is earning you interest or adding value so don’t leave it sitting in your everyday bank account. Here are some simple ideas of small choices that can mean big gains.

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5 Staples for Frugal Family Fun Night

Saving Cents With Sense

For a change of pace, make some popcorn the old-fashioned way on the stove. You can find little ceramic piggy banks or window clings to keep things light-hearted and inexpensive. Pick up an inexpensive deck of cards, growing kits and boxed board games from the discount store. Keep snacks frugal to fit in with your budget.

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Find out How Chris & His Wife Paid off $52,000 in 7 Months

Family Balance Sheet

Andrea and I jumped in the car and drove down to pay our last payment to our local Bank of America. We haven’t taken out a penny of debt since November 2011 (nor will we ever), we don’t have a credit card (and we are still alive), and we are saving money at an incredible pace. We officially were finished.

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, if the interest rate is less than what you currently pay, and has lower monthly payments, then you will have more disposable income to put on the principal which in turn helps you reduce your debt at a quicker pace. You also should do your research before consolidating to make sure that the organization you use is reputable.

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7 Best Investments in 2024

Savings Corner

Investing allows you to share in the economic recovery, and help your money keep pace with inflation. High-yield savings accounts Online savings accounts and cash management accounts provide higher rates of return than you’ll get in a traditional bank savings or checking account. government.