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11 Things I learned After Owning a Vacation Property

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well. I also wanted a bit more diversification in our portfolio and figured an additional piece of real estate could help that. Unfortunately, I was over optimistic about how many days per year the condo would rent.

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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Things like your savings account, your retirement fund, your house, investments accounts, real estate…these are all assets. Things like your car, your rent, loan interest, and so on are your liabilities. Knowing this difference will show you where you stand financially.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays). Rent Don’t Buy. If your child is wanting to take music lessons, think about renting the instrument instead of buying. College students have the option of renting books now. Buy don’t rent.

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

Motherhood Moments

So shake off your holiday slothfulness and start packing! “In I get it—it’s cold, nobody wants to lug furniture up icy steps, you’re exhausted and broke after the holidays, and you don’t want to start the new year by burning the vacation time it might take to complete a move. You’ll benefit from lower rent year after year.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Never chase an asset price whether it be real estate, stocks, gold, or anything else. UltimateSmartMoney: 3 Important Tips for Home Renters – Follow these 3 important tips when looking to rent a home. Investorz Blog: Yakezie Holiday Badge Contest – It’s that time of the year again!

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