The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

After I became a mother, finances became much more complicated. We rented at first, but the rental situation in our new town was poor. 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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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

We planned to rent out the property and thought it would rent quite a few days of the year. My differing perspectives on vacation rental finances. We paid around $200,000 in 2007 for the property with an extra amount for furnishings and a slip in a yet-to-be-built boat dock. Generate an income stream.

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Vacation Rent Taxes 2007 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

A self-professed DIY and Curbside Diva, I pride myself in spending very little to beautifully, sustainably and sensibly furnish and decorate my home. Related posts: How to Save Money on Gas 10 Easy Ways to Save Money How to Save Money Using a Prepaid Mastercard Save Money on Rent How to Be Green and Save Money. If so, how?

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Money DIY Saving Money Saving 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2013

If you decide that you should diversify your finances, you will need to figure out how (perhaps by choosing an asset allocation model), and then do transactions to make it happen. Making good on your choice. Making a decision is only part of the battle. You need to follow through and take action based on your choice.

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Making Home Financial Goals At&T 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2014

These condo sale prices have ranged from $192,000 (in the down market by a really motivated seller) to $265,000 for one that is furnished a bit nicer than mine. Defer paying the entire amount of the tax by doing seller financing and only paying capital gains as you receive the payments. I didn’t – do you? Money Tips'

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Real Estate Taxes Insurance Property Taxes 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last summer, in my annual ‘Grandma Rie’s Money Camp’ (the week long camp I have with my Grandchildren to help them learn about finances); we had a segment on selling and how companies sell to us. I often get multiple queries to rent out my lake condo for the same dates from different people. And furnish it with love.

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Buy Buying Coke Garage Sale 100