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

Motherhood Moments

Every January, many of us make resolutions we won’t keep. You can choose between spending that money on something else, saving it, or selecting an apartment that would have previously been out of your price range.” Landlords will be more available. Just like movers, landlords tend to be less busy during the winter.

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House & Home - Don't Rent a Single-Family Home Without Asking These Questions

Motherhood Moments

So—when a decent-looking SFR listing appears in your price range, you might be tempted to sign a lease ASAP before someone else snaps it up. But allowing a scarcity mindset to drive your decision-making might lead to long-term rental regret. Who’s coming to fix that burst pipe—a plumber or your landlord who fancies himself a handyman?

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I’m fifty years old, married almost 25 years, with four sons of various ages ranging from all grown up to still-working-on-it. ? My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. I also splurge on our cat’s special allergen-reducing food, which makes it possible for Ms.

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Selling Your Investment Property?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord or landlady. Common commission percents of your property’s sales price can range from 3 – 7% – which add up fast. The buyer pays for this and will usually make the sale contingent on, at least, acceptable results from their home inspection. Home inspection.

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Best Bad Credit Loans of January 2024

Savings Corner

Wide range of repayment term options. Wide range of loan amounts. Loan amounts range from about $1,000 to $50,000 and annual percentage rates are capped at 36%. Bad-credit borrowers can expect an annual percentage rate on the high end of a lender’s range. Mobile app to manage loan. Seven-day customer service availability.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, it’s not just lack of money that makes people want to cut back, re-purpose, or live within their means… it’s also a case of wanting to be ecologically responsible. Nearly every library has expanded their catalog to include a diverse range of media offerings. Rent It Out.

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Best College Student Credit Cards of February 2024

Savings Corner

Discover it® Student Chrome Our pick for: Simplicity and value Simplicity makes the Discover it® Student Chrome a standout for students searching for their first credit card. But what really makes it stand out from the competition is its upgrade possibilities. Read our review. Unlike most others, it offers rewards.