Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 6, 2011
The right move for a homeowner with a buyer who can’t get a mortgage might just be a rent-to-own agreement. Rent-to-own is a way to make a property transaction work without a lender involved at the start. Rent-to-own is a way to make a property transaction work without a lender involved at the start.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. I love to shop garage sales. Rent Don’t Buy. College students have the option of renting books now.
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Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 4, 2015
After renting an office for 12 years, we had nothing to show for it and the space was starting to feel a bit cramped. I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation. However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing? Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan. Common real estate contingencies can hinge on financing, appraisal, home inspection and more.
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. Last week I visited a garage sale. It was eye opening for the 10 year old. He even wanted to repeat the segment.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order. Plus, you can easily start your own PR business without too much initial time or investment and can bring on employees or rent office space as it grows. Take a page from Harp Design Co. are independently owned.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 5, 2014
Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? How often do you find yourself purging your closets and cleaning out the garage, selling or donating things that you bought on a whim and never really used?
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