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What Features Are Most Important When Buying (and Selling) a House?

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During the home search process and through countless discussions with our realtor, we learned what features are most important when buying a house. Because we will likely sell the house again in less than ten years, our buying strategy was a bit different than most people’s. Low Maintenance Is Important. Money Tips'

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Should You Invest In Renovations Or Purchase A New Home?

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Here, we’ll go over a few of the most important things to consider when you’re deciding to renovate the home you’ve got or simply find a new one for you and your family members. Are You Cut Out For Working From Home? For many people, working from home is a dream. I see this.

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Friday Links – Whirlwind Edition

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Are You Cut out for Working from Home? 4 Good Reasons to Buy Travel Insurance. How to Save Money on Your Home’s Mortgage Buying a Home With the Help of Mortgage Insurance Financial Freedom in 5 Simple Steps. Can’t Afford a Private School? It May Not Matter. How to Re-use Common Items.

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Frugal Friday: Cheap Turkeys for the Win! 11.18.16

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Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Friday: Homemade Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce This soup takes some time from start to finish, but I work from home on Fridays, so I had the time. You could buy up to 2 turkeys when you spend $25 or more, (turkeys not included).

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5 Books with Insights that Changed the Way I Think About Money

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Buy a house, since it’s an investment. Work at said job for 30 or 40 years. Retire and work no more. I first started changing the way I think about things when I realized that I didn’t want to work at a 9-5 job. Now I’m a freelance writer who makes a living from home. Get a good job.

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Three Reasons I Prefer Experiences to Things

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In truth, though, with a few exceptions, most of the things you buy are going to lose value. The memories that you gain from experiences, though, are likely to become more valuable as time passes. I would rather have a weekend getaway than buy a new TV. Are You Cut Out For Working From Home?

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Friday Links – Still Swamped Edition

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For the working moms out there, make sure to read Frugal Rules’ working from home–a mom’s perspective. PET Archives: 4 good reasons to buy travel insurance. If you are new to PET or haven’t gotten a chance to read all the articles in the past, here are few archives you might enjoy.

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