article thumbnail

Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

article thumbnail

The Top Three Ways People Get Rich

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The ability to leverage your money by getting a mortgage on a piece of income property and letting your tenants pay it off is unique in the investment world. Real estate is a field with possibilities for the average gal and guy. But, owning real estate is not a sure fire way to riches. Others win it in casinos or lotteries.