The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
We rented at first, but the rental situation in our new town was poor. While we were still renting an apartment, I researched areas with lower property taxes, scouted out my ideal neighborhoods, and waited for a smaller, less expensive house to come on the market. I was determined to buy a house that was less than we could afford.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 28, 2011
Even though the listed examples are quite different from one another, each of them could be purchased and rented for a profit. Your property may not always be 100% rented, but it can easily be 75% rented. With a large rental house, it’s either 100% rented, or 0% rented. What is Debt Leverage?
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Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 10, 2014
Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 10, 2012
I learned quickly that the costs add up and that budgeting is of utmost importance if you want to graduate without thousands of dollars worth of debt. They are not only green, but they are usually discounted heavily from the paper books. There are websites out there that will let you rent the book for a discounted price.
Family Balance Sheet
JULY 9, 2015
It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 21, 2012
As with most popular sites on the web, Pinterest has become a channel for online retailers, so if I were to purchase everything that I liked exactly at the price I find it, it’s safe to say that I’d quickly be broke or worse, back in credit card debt. Are you a fan of Pinterest? Has it helped you save money? If so, how?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
But those can saddle your children with debt for 20 years or more! Use coupons, children eat free specials, and discounted restaurant gift certificates to save on meals. Rent books, books on tape, movies, and read magazines at the library. When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan.
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