Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Would renting for another year or two improve your financial standing? This will help you determine how to proceed with the closing process: If major problems are found, you might want to ask the seller for repairs, or you might even decide to back out of the deal (provided there’s an inspection contingency in the contract).

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Real Estate Buy Buying Credit 52

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Home & Hardware: Use these teacher discounts to save money on your next home purchase, repairs, paint, and more. Alamo Rent A Car : NEA members enjoy member discounts and special offers from Alamo Rent A Car, including free unlimited mileage and roadside assistance. Just ask to find out what they can offer.

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Discount Giving Storing Education 124

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

We had been renting for over 10 years and we were ready to find a property to move our business to and eventually build our net worth. Also, the monthly mortgage payment was less than our rent payment. This side hustle income was mainly used for the fun stuff, such as camping, home renovations & repairs, and needs for our kids.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

This could be your rent/mortgage, utilities, loan payments, anything that has a due date. Necessary expenses could be: – Home: Mortgage/rent, utilities, insurance, taxes, necessary repairs. – Transportation: loan payments, fuel, insurance, service/repairs, necessary parking/tolls. Sample Budget Calendar.

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Budget Budgeting Financial Goals Goals 133

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. Even though Alan was an IT professional by trade, his logical mind also understands what makes all kinds of mechanical things work, and he can repair just about everything I break.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 176

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

What if you’re unable to rent out your property? You may suddenly have tenants who can no longer pay their rent, while you may still have a mortgage of your own to pay. Or you may not be able to rent the home out for as much as you could before, as incomes decline. What if you get a tenant who pays late or damages the property?

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Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Cut your textbook expenses to a fraction by renting or buying used books in older editions for a fraction of the price. The expenses of gas, insurance, and repairs amount to a significant amount of money that doesn’t need to be spent. Commute By Bike.

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College Saving Money Money Student 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2012

And while I do enjoy my home tremendously, I also know that it’s vital to maintain it in a way that will help avoid costly repairs down the line. Do your due diligence to avoid insanely costly repairs! Now that I’m happily settled, it would be easy for me to simply relax my efforts and enjoy my home. What would you add to this list?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Or, you could buy property of your own (if you have the business funding, of course) becoming a property manager or landlord, renting out the space to tenants, maintaining the property and serving as their point of contact for any potential issues.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

For one-time projects, consider renting. At the time, we didn’t even know you could rent things like this from Home Depot and Lowe’s, but you totally can! At the time, we didn’t even know you could rent things like this from Home Depot and Lowe’s, but you totally can! We literally just did this.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

I could barely afford my $600 rent payment, which was in a horrible neighborhood. I would offer to do people’s taxes, or get their bookkeeping organized in exchange for a discount on my rent, or a small repair on my car. As I mentioned, I had just gotten out of a bad relationship and had to start over.

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

You will need to repair, redecorate, declutter, stage and list your home, keep it clean, show it and more. You not only have the cost of buying (or renting) the new home, but also all of the associated costs of buying and selling (commissions, closing costs, points, fees, interest, staging costs, packing and moving fees).

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Home Taxes Real Estate Landlord 165

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

Our small business was going well, so we said so long to renting office space and purchased a commercial property in the summer of 2012. Our First Debt Freedom Plan: From saving for much-needed repairs and our emergency fund to paying off non-mortgage debts and planning for our future, we developed a 12 step Debt Freedom Plan.

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Debt Emergency Fund 2007 2020 130

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 187

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

We never stopped taking vacations, but our trips were mostly camping in our pop-up or renting a beach house with other families. We have several things that we want to start saving for, such as a car replacement fund, some home repairs/updates, a new camper, and travel. 5 – Cash flow a family trip to celebrate. .

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Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

The nonprofit doesn’t use credit scores to qualify you, either: Instead, it looks at other factors such as rent payment history. Energy-efficient mortgage (EEM) Making green upgrades can be costly, but you can get an energy-efficient mortgage (EEM) (either a conventional loan or one backed by the FHA or VA) to help finance them.

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Insurance Finance Home Education 52

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Pros and cons of personal loans for bad credit A bad-credit loan can help you get through an emergency, consolidate other high-interest debt or make necessary home repairs, but consumers with poor credit frequently get the highest personal loan APRs and fees. Fixed, predictable payments. On-time loan payments build credit.

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Credit January Debt Credit Cards 52

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

She offered to do people’s taxes, or get their bookkeeping organized in exchange for a discount on her rent, or car repairs. That would keep you on budget! Carrie bartered for extra services that she needed. She says, bartering is a fun and creative way to get what she needed without spending money. Stacy and her family stayed home.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

UltimateSmartMoney: 3 Important Tips for Home Renters – Follow these 3 important tips when looking to rent a home. However, as a landlord, you are required to make basic repairs. Budgeting in the Fun Stuff: The Dollar Challenge – 20?s Mom’s Plans: I Want to Move! I am fed up and want to move.

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November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188