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Smart Safety: Paying a Landlord by App

Motherhood Moments

The landlord asks you to secure the property with a quick payment. This includes numerous renters who believed they were paying a legitimate landlord, notes Jonas Bordo, CEO and cofounder of Dwellsy , a comprehensive free marketplace for renters and landlords that offers over 13 million verified residential rentals.

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Money Matters: Why January is the Best Time for a New Rental

Motherhood Moments

Jonas Bordo of Dwellsy says finding a better rental is a resolution you can totally keep. That means when it’s time to renew the lease or find a new place to live, once again you’ll be starting the process in January—and once again you’ll be taking advantage of lower prices. Landlords will be more available.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! He pointed out that I had studied sculpture and this was sort of similar, so I used a pair of office scissors and cut his hair a week before our wedding. We rent now and are much happier. You don’t need fancy cat beds.

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some might find it surprising that a millionaire would want to keep working. You don’t have to contend with deciding which bill to pay or how to avoid a debt collector’s call or trying to keep the landlord off your back. I used to worry about what would happen to my kids if my spouse decided to move on. Money Tips'

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Should You Buy a House Now?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have the temperament to become a landlord, you can purchase the home and then rent it out, earning money each month. Buying a home can provide a safe, stable, and personal space that your family can use as a haven. It’s much easier for some to repose their faith in a piece of property they can touch.

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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. Dad required me to learn to use tools and perform tasks which, at the time, were considered for boys only. 3 Moves that Can Hurt Your Career Do You Use Skills Learned in Childhood? Just fix it.

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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Only a small portion of your FICO score is based on having and using revolving credit. Just use that conservative financial attitude to your advantage. None of these services depend on landlord participation. Find out if yours does. Use the card sparingly. The first step is to understand what goes into your score.