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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

We also like to have enough means to travel and visit family and friends, so being frugal in some areas helps us be generous in others. I’ve often wished to be able to go back in time and undo that house purchase, it would have saved our family so much trouble and money! What’s your best frugal win? Try things!

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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He reached out and grabbed the life he wanted, instead of accepting a generations long family farming tradition. Even when I was a young adult with a family of my own, my Dad continued to share knowledge with me. Sharing what you know establishes your expertise with family and community and may lead to income opportunities.

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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

None of these services depend on landlord participation. Her expertise is also drawn from real-life experiences including tough economic times. She has a thriving family, two southern California homes, a retirement account and a stock portfolio. Put at least one household bill in your name.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? – Two economic giants square off. They pulled us out of The Great Depression, but do they have any wisdom to offer us in our current economic situation? However, as a landlord, you are required to make basic repairs.

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