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Smart Safety: Paying a Landlord by App

Motherhood Moments

You’ve finally found a great place to rent. The landlord asks you to secure the property with a quick payment. The rental market is incredibly tight right now, and in the last year, median asking rent in the U.S. This scenario is the basis for what’s known as “the fake landlord scam.” What could go wrong? says Bordo. “As

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Should You Buy a House Now?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have the temperament to become a landlord, you can purchase the home and then rent it out, earning money each month. ” Is most of my consumer credit dealt with? It makes sense to wait to buy until your consumer debt is mostly handled. Others want to buy a house as an income property.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Renting movies in this way is a great way to stick to your budget, over maintaining a dish or satellite TV system. Rent It Out. From becoming a landlord to renting out tools, vehicles and high-fashion attire… opportunities exist for people to make money off items they already own. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S.,

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Is Now The Time to Buy a Home?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Since living expenses consume a considerable portion of most people’s income, it is a good idea to put a lot of thought into the decision and where your money is ultimately going.

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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

UltimateSmartMoney: 3 Important Tips for Home Renters – Follow these 3 important tips when looking to rent a home. Smart on Money: Consumers May Have Won This Round, But the Bank Fee War Is Far From Over – It’s true that consumers appear to have won a battle against bank fees, at least for now.

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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. Alternatively, you could develop apps for consumers. Want to start a business?