Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

I could run the oil burner in the basement all day and night, but then I would have to pay an oil bill that would probably equal the cost of the rent. uses less energy, B. You could heat yourself not your home. The idea that we have to heat our entire home all winter long is crazy. How do you heat your home in winter?

Heaters 214

Heaters Home Bills Couch 214

Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 8, 2024

These are when the sales are out, but definitely sign up for emails for your preferred home airport to destination airport. I have almost exclusively used Turo for the last 5-6 years, but you can also rent through Uber now, too. Disclaimer: Support Shereen Travels Cheap by using the links in my posts to shop.

Vacation 209

Vacation Las Vegas Summer Travel Puerto Rico 209

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I brought the coffee that I made at home, plus water in my metal water bottle. I used the Upside app again For whatever reason, the offers on my Upside app have been regularly beating the Royal Farms prices of late. Since the main spending I do (besides rent) is in the grocery category, I always try to use the Citi card for that.

Frugal 191

Frugal Lotion Gas Gas Prices 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 6, 2014

We will probably be renting a car for our vacation this year. This year, though, we are taking our precious grandson with us and the van just isn’t as reliable as it needs to be. Usually, if we fly somewhere and then rent a car, we just get the smallest (least expensive) type available. Rent by the week.

Rental Car 167

Rental Car Car Cars Rent 167

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

For many, it’s a time to clean the house and the closets, wash the windows of their winter grime, and air out our homes. Did you use the S.M.A.R.T. As the family office manager of my home, I needed a succinct way to discuss our finances with my husband. I have a love/hate relationship with my home office space.

Finance 130

Finance Cleaning Goals Insurance 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2011

Are you trying to sell your home, but aren’t having any luck? Let me tell you, there is a lot you can do to sell your home without spending thousands of dollars! You want the buyers to picture themselves living in your home. Ideally, you should have 70% more empty space than used-up space in each room (my won rule-of-thumb).

Home 180

Home Cheap Landscaping Painting 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2014

One of the biggest travel trends in recent memory is the use of Airbnb. You can also make money when you rent a room or your whole apartment or house using Airbnb. If you are interested in using this as a money-maker, here are some tips for making the most of your experience: Create Your Airbnb Listing. Protect Yourself.

Money 216

Money Making Rent Insurance 216

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Yet, over the years, I kept discovering new things about home ownership. Know what you are getting into with home ownership – it may not be cheaper than renting! Our current home is 25 years old and I haven’t had any issues with drywall (at least not ones I didn’t cause myself). Neighborhoods change.

Home 100

Home Washer and Dryer Do It Yourself Garage 100

Shereen Travels Cheap

MAY 11, 2024

Pack Light The less "cargo" that a plane carries, the less fuel it has to use. I have several stainless steel and copper straws that I put in my purse to use when I'm out. Find sustainable restaurants While not always budget-friendly, I try to look for restaurants who use local and seasonal foods.

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Travel Recycle Recycled Recycling 229

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 4, 2023

You’ve finally found a great place to rent. The rental market is incredibly tight right now, and in the last year, median asking rent in the U.S. Essentially, a scammer poses as a landlord, often stealing a legitimate listing and reposting it with a lower rent price and the criminal’s own contact information.

Landlord 100

Landlord Real Estate Bank Banking 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

We only own one home, no land, no rentals. We planned to rent out the property and thought it would rent quite a few days of the year. Operating costs of keeping the condo rented have been higher than expected. We went there 5 years for camp so I would have spent $10,000 in rent. Diversify our investment holdings.

Vacation 124

Vacation Rent Taxes 2007 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well. I wanted a place for our family to gather – adult children and grandchildren along with us. The tax code for second homes used as rental properties is incredibly complex here in the US.

Vacation 100

Vacation Rent Taxes Grandchildren 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2014

I found out that the rent on this studio was $2,400/month. I used to live in Weehawken, New Jersey, a twenty minute commute from midtown Manhattan. I used to live in Weehawken, New Jersey, a twenty minute commute from midtown Manhattan. My rent in our spacious three bedroom was $500/month. Get Organized'

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Price Rent Financial Goals Converse 209

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2013

In Canada, there is a little more caution with regard to buying a home, since there are fears — especially in certain markets — that a bubble is involved. No matter where you live, buying a home is a big commitment, so you shouldn’t enter into the transaction lightly. Some think that a home makes a good investment.

Buy 217

Buy Buying Debt Emergency Fund 217

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Evidence suggests that consumers are now more aware of ethical and environmental issues surrounding the goods and services they use, with research from the Ethical Consumerism Report revealing that 50 per cent of consumers had avoided a product due to a company’s bad reputation. of older buildings have the same.

2019 147

2019 Tenant Rent Consumerism 147

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 10, 2023

My plan is to use this cash first as it will come to term around the same time we will need to make the first college payment. Coming home, the flight from Florida to Philadelphia was delayed causing us to miss the only flight from Philly to Harrisburg for the day. The money hit our account in April.

Frugal 100

Frugal June Flights CD 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

Hank likes to use prepaid debit cards to budget for big purchases and shares How To Use Prepaid Debit Cards To Budget For Big Purchases at Money Q&A. Home Renovation Techniques. How to Get Out of Unemployment posted at Debt Free Blog. How We Got An Offer On Our House In Less Than 2 Weeks Broke Professionals. PET Archives.

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Fridays Debt Unemployment Rent 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

Most American and Canadian adults own or have access to their own vehicle and use it by themselves on a regular basis. You can pick up a good used bike for under $100 and stop paying for gasoline and emitting noxious gases. Rent A Bike Not near home but still want to explore the area? Why not rent a bike for a few hours?

Travel 187

Travel Making Transportation Gasoline 187

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

We had been renting for over 10 years and we were ready to find a property to move our business to and eventually build our net worth. Our business was doing very well, and we were excited about the opportunity to own a property outside of our home. Also, the monthly mortgage payment was less than our rent payment.

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2016

For the past 8 years, I have owned and rented out a property in the Branson, MO area. When I say ‘vacation rental’ I am talking about renting a condo, house or cabin directly from the owner or from the owner’s property manager. Don’t forget to look for savings on things besides the actual rent.

Vacation 100

Vacation Saving Money Money Rent 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

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. Report your rent. Experian and TransUnion now accept rent payments for inclusion on your credit report. Use the card sparingly. Don’t change! Get a credit card.

Credit Cards 234

Credit Cards Credit Building Rent 234

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you want more information about one of the cities you’ve compared, you can use NerdWallet’s City Life tool for data on local schools and businesses, walkability and demographics — more than basic cost comparisons. Whether that’s a mortgage or rent, a large percentage of your salary will go toward your housing expenses.

Calculators 52

Calculators Tools Transportation Healthcare 52

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Party City : Throwing a classroom party or using party supplies for a lesson? Schuler Books & Music : K-12 educators can get 20% off books for classroom use at Schuler Books. Target : Using your International Teacher Identity Card, you can get $5 off $50 and free shipping on select items on Target.com. For items $39.99

Discount 124

Discount Giving Storing Education 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Here are some ways we recycled our moving waste: Creative Ways to Use the Excess Supply. So far we’ve used the paper for the kids’ drawing and painting. We also plan to use some of it at Christmas for wrapping paper. When we ship items, we’ll use this paper as filler for the shipping box.

Moving Company 189

Moving Company Making Recycle Recycled 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2013

After 7 years of renting it to vacationers on a nightly basis, and using it occasionally ourselves, I have decided to let a local company lease it on a yearly basis. It takes time and money to get to and from your vacation home. You can take a break from your vacation home, but still come back to it.

Vacation 210

Vacation Real Estate Friends And Family Sale Painting 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 1, 2014

my first job out of college barely paid the rent on a 1 bedroom pad, I had to put those dreams off for a while. The first time I ever got to live that dream was in a home I rented in New Mexico, and since I will be moving back to New Mexico shortly, I believe I will once again be able to do it again.

Collectibles 187

Collectibles Rent Home and Garden College 187

Couponing 101

AUGUST 5, 2019

Pop some popcorn and enjoy an at-home movie night! Many of these movies used to cost $14.99, so you might save up to 66%. more than renting. If you love a good flick, iTunes is offering a deal that might be hard to resist. Recent price drops have made a number of movies just $4.99.

Movies 58

Movies Rent Breakfast At Home 58

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). I used to read intermittently before then but got a regular blog rotation going once I quit social media 3. My hobbies include hiking/walking/running outside, reading, museums, and listening to music. What’s your best frugal win?

Virginia 180

Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 28, 2011

Even though the listed examples are quite different from one another, each of them could be purchased and rented for a profit. Your property may not always be 100% rented, but it can easily be 75% rented. With a large rental house, it’s either 100% rented, or 0% rented. Let us suppose that you are.

Real Estate 180

Real Estate Rent Debt Calculators 180

Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Having good credit will be important down the road when you want to buy a home or get a car loan, but there are even more immediate benefits. For example, good credit can improve your chances of landing a job or renting an apartment. Renting an apartment. These companies gather the information used to calculate credit scores.

Credit Cards 52

Credit Cards Student Credit College 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2011

Know beforehand if you plan on making money off your real estate via rent or capital gains. Will I make more money off of rent, or more money off of the increase of the value of the land? Certain areas are better suited to making money off of rent, and other areas are more suited to making money off of the increase in the land’s value.

Real Estate 180

Real Estate Rent Money Cycle 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

The problem is, I rent an apartment with a tiny lawn in the near suburbs of a large urban city. My dreams of a large garden will need to wait until I own a home further in the suburbs. Last year we also “rented” two organic apple trees about two hours away from us. Buy Direct from the Farmer. Get Growing'

Home and Garden 216

Home and Garden Rent Growing Gardening 216

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

I discovered the term, Zero-Based Budget, when my husband and I took Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University home course many years ago. We have been using this system ever since. I highly suggest using a separate paper calendar from your normal planner to eliminate any confusion. lined paper. calculator.

Budget 133

Budget Budgeting Financial Goals Goals 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

A few years ago, when selecting a vacation home to buy, one of my criteria was that it had to be at a lake or on a beach. Then, you would also need the gear that makes having and using a boat fun. No one was buying used boats during the recession. We rent it out during the hot season. Boat ownership means time spent.

Buy 100

Buy Buying Rent Recession 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Some are realizing that downsizing their home could be the answer to getting back some control over their lives, not to mention reducing the stress they are living under. Downsizing the home is traditionally the domain of retirees and empty-nesters but ordinary homeowners are now starting to consider it a sensible move.

Saving Money 220

Saving Money Money Saving Storage 220

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. using what they already have. using what they already have. using tax free days. deciding between needs and wants.

College 192

College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

But now, as we approach the end of 2023, inflation is much lower but home prices and mortgage rates are both sky-high. Determine why you want to buy a house Purchasing a home is a major decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Make a list of what’s important to you in a home. Is location the top priority?

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52