Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

We wanted to be able to rent out the basement for the next few years until we needed the whole house. . Our house had the perfect setup, and when we moved in, we were lucky enough to be able to rent out our suite almost right away. It became apparent that there are some unique challenges of being a young landlord. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Right now, many people wonder if now is the right time to buy a house. In the United States, where I live, there is interest in buying now, before prices completely recover and while interest rates are near record lows. Here are two things to consider before you buy a home: Why are You Buying the House?

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Buy Buying Debt Emergency Fund 217

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2013

There are numerous factors to consider when deciding whether to buy your first home or to continue renting – especially when you’re out of college. Generally speaking a credit score below a 620 will not be enough to qualify you in buying your first home. Low Credit Score. This is a big problem for recent graduates. Money Tips'

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Home Emergency Fund Buy Buying 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

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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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2014

Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord or landlady. Condo owners, such as myself, can also add their share of the cost of any improvements to the complex that they had to help buy. However, we have not been able to claim that loss due to the overly complex and landlord unfriendly income tax laws we now have. Money Tips'

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Real Estate Taxes Insurance Property Taxes 186

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order. Plus, you can easily start your own PR business without too much initial time or investment and can bring on employees or rent office space as it grows.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

Report your rent. Experian and TransUnion now accept rent payments for inclusion on your credit report. 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). Money Tips'

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