Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 26, 2011
Real estate is a great investment, because as Teddy Roosovelt once said “you should buy land; they’ve stopped making it.” But like any good investor, you need to realize a few important points before jumping into the often confusing real estate market. Real estate is a highly localized investment.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 26, 2016
To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. Why would they want to save their money to get pennies a year on their principal?
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 6, 2017
It seemed reasonable to devote a greater portion to real estate, in order to further diversify our portfolio. We planned our purchase in the heady days just prior to the recession of 2008/2009. We have done a Money Camp each week during high season when they are off school. Generate an income stream.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 11, 2011
Perhaps you are socking away go-goobs of money for a far off retirement date and are wondering if it is worthwhile to forego all those ‘along the way’ life treats in order to be prepared for retirement. Then the Great Recession hit so I postponed for a few years. I’m retired! I have been since April 7, 2010.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 30, 2013
If you have money to invest, should you put it to work when stock prices are rising every day, or should you wait until the market goes down? I’m not financial advisor or planner or trader or fund manager, but since I have money to invest, I wanted some answers to this question for my own purposes! So, who do you believe?
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans are two similar finance tools — methods of borrowing money against the ownership stake you have in your home. Loans often don’t charge origination fees , which’ll save you money at closing. You’ll get all of the loan proceeds at closing and can spend them however you see fit.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 12, 2011
My University Money: Should I Pursue a Co-op Education? Money Beagle: Why You Should Write Your Personal Finance Executive Summary Today – Working with a clearly defined objective is key to financial success. Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession?
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