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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Dad grew up on a farm, lived through the depression watching his folks lose the farm and turn into sharecroppers. 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.

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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. Watch Your Social Media Presence. 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.

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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?