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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

None of these services depend on landlord participation. Your payment is reported by a computer to a computer. Rent payments must be uploaded by third-party service like RentalKharma (currently free), RentReporters ($10 per month) or WilliamPaid (free when you pay your rent from your bank account via the site).

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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financially, he moved from working for a living to becoming a landlord and property flipper to eventually trading in the stock market. He taught himself BASIC in the early 80′s on a Timex Sinclair computer. Share what you know. Even when I was a young adult with a family of my own, my Dad continued to share knowledge with me.

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Tips for Protecting Your Identity

Saving Cents With Sense

Suggest that your potential landlord use a service like Mysmartmove to conduct a background and credit check. If your kids know any of the passwords to your personal computers or online accounts, be sure you emphasize the importance of keeping them confidential. Keep the Card at Home. Monitor Your Statements.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Or, you could buy property of your own (if you have the business funding, of course) becoming a property manager or landlord, renting out the space to tenants, maintaining the property and serving as their point of contact for any potential issues. IT consulting Do you have experience with computers and other types of technology?