Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2012

Years ago, we rented a unit in one of two quadruplex buildings owned by our landlord. Our rent back then was (adjusted for inflation) around $550 – a big bite out of our $35,000 gross salary – especially when we were trying to save a down payment for a house, start a college fund for each of our two boys and pay off a loan we had.

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Rent Saving Money Money Landlord 185

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. Just think – when the pipe breaks, you just call your landlord and you don’t have to deal with (or pay for it) yourself. Furthermore, not everyone wants or knows how to maintain a property.

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Home Emergency Fund Buy Buying 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

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. Mom’s Plans: I Want to Move!

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188