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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Eventually they did a short sale to get out from under the mortgage, moved to the mid-West to take advantage of nearness of family and lower living costs and she took jobs as waitresses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does a survey multiple times a year, called the Consumer Expenditure Survey. billion in March.

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Smart Safety: Paying a Landlord by App

Motherhood Moments

According to a 2022 Dwellsy survey , 44 percent of respondents said that they or someone they knew had lost money due to rental fraud, with the average renter losing $2,890. The landlord asks you to secure the property with a quick payment. You whip out your phone and open your Zelle app. What could go wrong? Unfortunately, plenty.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With so many different options out there, a consumer really can get overwhelmed and into trouble if they don’t know their credit card basics. With so many different options out there, a consumer really can get overwhelmed and into trouble if they don’t know their credit card basics. Read away my friends.