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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Financially, he moved from working for a living to becoming a landlord and property flipper to eventually trading in the stock market. Gender equality. Dad didn’t just preach that boys and girls were equal, he demonstrated it. He and Mom worked side by side on all of their projects.

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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The people with the highest scores carry balances equal to no more than 10% of the limit on each card. None of these services depend on landlord participation. Her expertise is also drawn from real-life experiences including tough economic times. Debt load – 30%. This portion of your score reflects how much debt you carry.