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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him. 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.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Tax Rebate Blog: How Much Can you Earn Before Paying Tax in 2011 Tax allowances and brackets change each year. This post shows highlights how much you can earn before you need to pay tax. Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company?

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Personal Loan Calculator – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Good-credit borrowers with low debt-to-income ratios often get the lowest rates. Lenders determine your rate using your credit profile and history, income and existing debts. Some lenders have credit-building tools, unemployment protection or fast funding. Enter your interest rate. Choose a repayment term. 1, 2023, through Nov.

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Put Yourself on the Path of Happiness for the Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He became a hoarder, he has not worked in years, he feels unemployable and his house is now encumbered with debt and will soon be put up for a tax sale. How does he get his self-esteem back? There is a family, torn by divorce and struggling to understand it’s new circumstances in order to deal with them.

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10 Reasons You’re Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you make $50,000 a year after taxes and spend $60,000 a year, your finances are going backward. Sure you know you are in debt over your head. So you continue to get further in debt as you continue to spend. What is the one thing you are refusing to give up that would help you pay off your debt? You shop to feel better.

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23 Passive Income Ideas To Help You Make Money In 2023

Savings Corner

Some platforms invest in equity (stock), while others invest in debt. Generally, stock offers high returns in exchange for more risk, while debt offers lower returns in exchange for less risk. In addition, real estate is typically funded with high levels of debt financing, making it more susceptible to any economic downturn.

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