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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Maybe four years?

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? – Two economic giants square off. They pulled us out of The Great Depression, but do they have any wisdom to offer us in our current economic situation? However, as a landlord, you are required to make basic repairs.

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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Also, consumers with the best scores hold a variety of credit accounts – for example, a mortgage, an auto loan and a credit card. Report your rent. Experian and TransUnion now accept rent payments for inclusion on your credit report. None of these services depend on landlord participation. Your Score.