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Selling Your Investment Property?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Before you start spending your profits, take a breath and then sit down and think through what your net gain or loss might actually be – after taxes and all selling expenses. Common commission percents of your property’s sales price can range from 3 – 7% – which add up fast. Capital Gains.

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19 Awesome Freebies Things for College Students

Coupons Do Work

I remember, not that long ago (I graduated from college in 2004) that being in college is great but the cost is expensive. That is me talking to him in 2004 in London, England. Additionally, some countries, such as China and India, have tax treaties with the U.S. that allow students from those countries additional tax breaks.

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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

Family Balance Sheet

In 2004 when we were researching policies, we weren’t parents yet, but fully intended on having children. It really deserves a whole separate post and if today’s insurance environment was the same as 2004 I might explain further, but it’s not, so I’ll move on. We would need to find another policy for 1/1/16.

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More Drilling is Not The Solution We Need for Our Energy Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Don’t believe anyone when they say drilling will bring down gas prices right away; it won’t. While the number of drilling permits issued has increased by something like 360% over the last 10 years, gas prices have tripled during the same period. More drilling does not equal lower prices at the pump. Yes, a barrel, not a gallon.

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Medi-Share Update: One Year Later

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They were so unaffordable, we actually considered taking the tax penalty and going uninsured. We had high deductible health plans from 2004 – 2016 and contributed many years to a health savings account. Find the pharmacies near you and compare your prescription prices at MyRxPrice.com.”