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The Unique Struggles of Being a Young Landlord

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We rent to my brother, but prior to our current arrangement, we were looking for a tenant for the time period between when the suite was ready, and when my brother was going to move in. Tenants are More Relaxed – In a Bad Way. It’s Hard to Find Responsible Tenants. Being Mistaken for the Tenant.

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Eco-Friendly Properties – The Next Big Thing of 2019

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Properties like apartments with a more high-end, luxury touch are often more desirable to this type of tenant, who is willing to spend more on rental properties that meet their requirements. So why will eco-friendly properties be big in 2019?

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school.

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Save Money on Rent

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can save money on rent, I know because we got rent reductions. Here’s how we saved money on rent. To save some money, we asked the landlord if we could start a vegetable garden in the area outside our unit. These tasks were a lot of work – and typically the work was not pleasant.

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23 Passive Income Ideas To Help You Make Money In 2023

Savings Corner

Passive income can help you earn more during the good times and tide you over if you suddenly become unemployed , if you voluntarily take time away from work or if inflation keeps chipping away at your purchasing power. It has a ‘get-rich-quick’ appeal… but in the end, it still involves work. You just give the work upfront.”

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The Top Three Ways People Get Rich

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To me financial independence is having the ability to sustain your chosen lifestyle in your chosen locale without having to work for someone else. I worked at TWA in the 1980′s when he was in full corporate raider mode. Some start a business, run it awhile and then go back to working for someone else.

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What You Should Know Before Moving to Another Country

Koupon Karen

Research the visa and work permit requirements specific to your destination country. Establish a realistic budget to guide your spending and savings. Begin by researching different neighborhoods, taking into account factors such as proximity to work or study, public transportation options, safety, and amenities.