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The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It became apparent that there are some unique challenges of being a young landlord. As a result, things were broken and damaged more often; the tenants seemed to think that because the landlords were young, they didn’t care about their belongings and their investment. Money Tips' Being Mistaken for the Tenant.

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Save Money on Rent

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can save money on rent, I know because we got rent reductions. Here’s how we saved money on rent. Years ago, we rented a unit in one of two quadruplex buildings owned by our landlord. To save some money, we asked the landlord if we could start a vegetable garden in the area outside our unit.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is my take on the skills every homeowner or landlord needs to have. Skills that will save you big bucks over time. Save Money with an Organized Approach to Home Maintenance During the spring of 2010, I realized my dream of becoming a homeowner before the age of 30. Know When to Get Help.

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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. Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. In the U.S., Rent It Out.

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Why You Should Be Collecting Rainwater

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since water and snow falls from the sky for free, my landlord made it so that after it lands on the roof it then runs down some pipes into the ground, providing more than enough to water the trees and plants without using any municipal water. How to Save Money on Water Costs. Go Green'

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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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Best College Student Credit Cards of February 2024

Savings Corner

Further, good credit can qualify you for lower interest rates, which saves you money. When you submit an application to rent an apartment, the landlord may look at your credit score to gauge how likely you are to pay your rent on time. You’ll maintain control of your budget and save money on interest.