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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. Low Credit Score. Generally speaking a credit score below a 620 will not be enough to qualify you in buying your first home. Money Tips'

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What Has Your Money Done for You Lately?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s one thing to have a couple thousand dollars in an emergency fund. You could flip a house, or buy a multi-family complex and rent out the units. It does you no good to identify a rental property that available for a good deal if you don’t have the credit score and the down payment available to move on it.

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How to Save Money Fast – My Top 20 Tips

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Whether you are looking to save extra money for your emergency fund and potential unexpected expense, a new kitchen, or your kids’ college tuition—you name it—you will require self-discipline and a plan to reach any financial goal. What I do is use my credit cards in conjunction with cash back apps. That is money saved.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They aren’t concerned about the latest deal, craze or freebie. ” Jacob from Dwindling Debt asks Do Overdraft Chargers Affect Your Credit. Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings Ask the grumpies: when to buy vs. rent. People there only have what they use and need and you know what…they are happy!!

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Money Talks Coaching: Finding Your Emergency Fund – I hear you saying “I know emergency funds are important, but how am I supposed to save money when I can’t even pay my bills?” Today I’m going to talk about getting those emergency funds going. 101 Centavos: Does Herbalife Have a Deal for You!

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

Family Balance Sheet

Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. This could be your rent/mortgage, utilities, loan payments, anything that has a due date. Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs.

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