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Smart Safety: Paying a Landlord by App

Motherhood Moments

According to a 2022 Dwellsy survey , 44 percent of respondents said that they or someone they knew had lost money due to rental fraud, with the average renter losing $2,890. Or…it could be a criminal who’s catfishing you with pictures of sexy real estate. “In Scammers count on that!

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Eight Things Millionaires Have In Common With Each Other

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Investing in real estate – most millionaires own their own homes, nearly half have a second home and many invest in rental or commercial real estate as well. The Spectrum Group set out to understand this by sifting through their ongoing quarterly research. The millionaires included alternative investments as well.

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The Best And Worst States To Retire In 2023, Ranked

Savings Corner

A Bankrate survey in October found more than half of working Americans (55 percent) say their retirement savings are not where they need to be, with nearly 35 percent saying they’re significantly behind. That percentage goes up with age, according to the survey. Geological Survey.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). There are multiple online sites that let students rent, buy used or sell books.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Although we think of the Great Recession starting in early 2009, it wasn’t until 2013 that the 5 year CD interest rate fell below 1% – and has stayed there ever since according to Bank Rates interest survey data. The FDIC shows the US national average payout for savings accounts less than $100,000 is.06%. Six measly cents.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I bought shares of MSA (MSJAF on the pink sheets) … The Ultimate Juggle : Easiest Way to Make a Profit in Real Estate – Investing in real estate can be a great way to set yourself up for the future. If you invest in the right property at the right price, you can create a positive cash flow from the beginning.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming. Money Q&A: Young Investors Hold Too Much Cash In Their Portfolios A recent survey found that young investors are staying away from the stock market and holding large cash positions.

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