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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Better Organization Could Boost Your Productivity

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One of the things I’ve noticed in recent weeks is that my work benefits from organization. One of the last things that we put together was my office, so I had to work in relative disorganization for a couple of months. We decided to buy an Amish-made desk. Moving into Work Mode. Clutter and Distraction.

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Want Better Productivity? Stop Multi-Tasking!

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Multi-Tasking Doesn’t Work. According to the research that’s out there, multi-tasking doesn’t work. Those that multi-task have a harder time switching from one task to another, keeping out irrelevant images, and even have a hard time retrieving needed information. I find this is true in my own work environment.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Friday Links – Whirlwind Edition

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Between working overtime at work, trying get things done for this Board I am on, the at home to do’s and blogging, I am just running off my feet. Are You Cut out for Working from Home? 4 Good Reasons to Buy Travel Insurance. Can’t Afford a Private School? It May Not Matter.

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It’s Not Too Late to Save for the Holidays

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Make a list of all of the family and friends you buy for and how much you usually spend. Take on extra work. Are there any jobs you can work on the side like babysitting or freelance work from home? Can you work extra hours at your job? Finding temporary, extra work is a great way to drum up cash.

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