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Why You Should Be Skeptical of Financial “Rules of Thumb”

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you lose your job, or encounter another financial setback, 30% of your income might be too much to handle for a mortgage payment — especially if you have other debt. If you are buying a home, start with the 30% rule, and then evaluate where that puts you in terms of finances. Markets and economic conditions change as well.

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10 Things To Do When You Lose Your Job

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whilst a free sachet of something might not seem like much now, it might save you one week when you can’t afford to buy that product. I sell books online, do freelance writing, online surveys, sell things on eBay etc. Hopefully if you are facing job loss or are currently unemployed they can help you too.