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How is Your Vacation Rental Doing?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We only own one home, no land, no rentals. We planned our purchase in the heady days just prior to the recession of 2008/2009. Property values had risen considerably in our married lifetime and we thought they would continue to do so. Our accountant charges a lot to do our taxes. Why we bought. Gather the family.

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Can You Cut Expenses by a Half Million Dollars?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. By exercising at home instead of paying gym fees we saved $600 per year for 17 years ($10,200). By feeding our family of four at home for 20 years we saved $168,768. 40,720 Home Repair.