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How to Say No When a Sibling Asks for Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are raised by parents to be nice to our brothers and sisters, to care for them and about them and to share with them – after all, they are family. If your sister is unwilling to go out and get a job to support herself, spend a few minutes searching for counseling help. Don’t forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

my sister-in-law earned enough cash to take the family to Hawaii!! If your child is off to college and you are interested in real estate investments, consider buying a house in your child’s college town. Get Rewarded. What a deal. Use your card for the other purchases you make as well. Know Where to Get the Money.

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11 Things I learned After Owning a Vacation Property

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well. I also wanted a bit more diversification in our portfolio and figured an additional piece of real estate could help that. We purchased a vacation condo in a local resort area in 2006 (yep, right before the crash).

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