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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are a few tips from my Dad that taught me some. Financially, he moved from working for a living to becoming a landlord and property flipper to eventually trading in the stock market. He taught himself how to build and built his own garage. Challenge what life hands you. Share what you know.

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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For those who prefer to pay with cash and avoid the credit card debt cycle altogether, building a solid credit history and high FICO score can be a challenge – but it doesn’t have to be. Building your credit means addressing the specific issues that affect your score. Strategies For Building Credit. Money Tips'

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Save Money on Rent

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Years ago, we rented a unit in one of two quadruplex buildings owned by our landlord. Our 2 bed unit was in a building with a central hallway and a basement. There was a lot of common land around the units with a long sidewalk with steps leading up to each building. He was a lawyer and lived in a nearby duplex.

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My spouse and I were that young, poor couple, sloughing away at our day jobs and scrimping and saving for years to build wealth. 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. Money Tips' Be a millionaire by midlife.

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Best Bad Credit Loans of January 2024

Savings Corner

These loans come with credit-building tools, flexible repayment terms and special features for debt consolidation and home improvement projects. Here are some tips to compare personal loans for bad credit. On-time loan payments build credit. On-time loan payments build credit. Minimum annual income: $12,000.

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Selling Your Investment Property?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord or landlady. Capital Improvements: $1000 – our share of the cost of building a new picnic area and landscaping plus installation of water softener in our unit $100. Money Tips' If your relationship with that investment property has soured, maybe it is time to sell.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

From becoming a landlord to renting out tools, vehicles and high-fashion attire… opportunities exist for people to make money off items they already own. And the best part: you may have just cut a developer out of building another cookie-cutter high-rise. You’ll learn about current specials – and even the big clearance sales.

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