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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You don’t have to contend with deciding which bill to pay or how to avoid a debt collector’s call or trying to keep the landlord off your back. If you plan to donate it, will the organization use it for the purpose you intended, or spend it on perks for their employees? You won’t become a different person.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is my take on the skills every homeowner or landlord needs to have. My daughter-in-law knew the power of negotiation. Sometimes the most financially rewarding scenario is to donate it to a tax deductible charity! If you’ve never owned a house before, there are some things you need to know. Know When to Get Help.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

That did teach us a lesson about home ownership: that it was something we were taught was a mark of being an adult, but really, when you “own” a home, unless you’ve paid off the mortgage, the bank is your landlord and you’re just renting. I have a rule now that if I want to buy a book, I need to donate one.

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