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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

That did teach us a lesson about home ownership: that it was something we were taught was a mark of being an adult, but really, when you “own” a home, unless you’ve paid off the mortgage, the bank is your landlord and you’re just renting. We rent now and are much happier. Try things! Also, I love your cat!

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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. Guest Post Author Bio: Kimberly Rotter brings nearly 20 years of practical knowledge along with a solid post-graduate education in business and marketing. Her expertise is also drawn from real-life experiences including tough economic times.