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The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We wanted to be able to rent out the basement for the next few years until we needed the whole house. . Our house had the perfect setup, and when we moved in, we were lucky enough to be able to rent out our suite almost right away. It became apparent that there are some unique challenges of being a young landlord. Money Tips'

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Save Money on Rent

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Perhaps it is cheaper for you to rent than to buy. Whatever the reason causing you to rent, you most likely want the rent payment to be as reasonable as possible. You can save money on rent, I know because we got rent reductions. Here’s how we saved money on rent. I made jelly from those.

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

Motherhood Moments

But if you can get past those objections, you have a lot to gain—like hundreds of dollars in saved rent.” That’s right: An early winter move could save you hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars over the course of the year. That’s a 10 percent price difference, and it will save you $1,200 over the course of the year.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Why You Should Be Collecting Rainwater

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. How to Save Money on Water Costs.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. the Redbox and Blockbuster kiosks that have popped up on every corner have helped people save money by offering newly released DVD’s for just $1 per night. Rent It Out. In the U.S., Shop Online.

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Ways to Build Credit Without Relying Solely on Credit Cards

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Report your rent. Experian and TransUnion now accept rent payments for inclusion on your credit report. Rent payments must be uploaded by third-party service like RentalKharma (currently free), RentReporters ($10 per month) or WilliamPaid (free when you pay your rent from your bank account via the site).