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Is Now The Time to Buy a Home?

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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. Since living expenses consume a considerable portion of most people’s income, it is a good idea to put a lot of thought into the decision and where your money is ultimately going.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

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The College Investor: Top Five College Myths – Dispelled! – A look at some of the biggest myths about college, and why they are not true! Control Your Cash: Control Your Cash Mailbag – Today we discuss college education and weddings, two of our favorite topics. Free Money Wisdom: Get to Know Me, I Dare Ya!

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. an illustration I did for one of my son’s books.

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Which Type of Home Should You Buy?

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It can be time consuming, so be aware of this. I lived in a newly built condo for a portion of my first year of college, and the couple above us were constantly fighting. You’ll have more rooms to keep clean, more land to weed, feed, and trim, and more general maintenance to do. If you want privacy. Money Tips'

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