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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. They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. You will want to know how to challenge the new appraisal and avoid spending more tax money.

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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

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. My water bill was pretty much nada.

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Best College Student Credit Cards of February 2024

Savings Corner

Your credit history, detailed in your credit report and summarized by credit scores, shows how well you’ve handled borrowed money — and using a credit card responsibly is one of the quickest and easiest ways to build credit. Among the situations in which good credit comes in handy: Borrowing money. Renting an apartment.

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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He discusses income beneficiaries, remainder beneficiaries and provides and example of the use of a dynasty trust. Money Q & A: Top Ten Money Questions People Always Ask – Find out the most popular questions that people are always asking me. However, as a landlord, you are required to make basic repairs.

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