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Can’t Afford Private School? It May Not Matter.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Taxation in these best districts is typically higher than elsewhere, to help keep the schools rated as ‘best’ Your costs for public school include the possible extra cost you may pay for housing in the school district as well as the local taxes you pay to support the schools. Tuition for boarding schools was close to $37,017. (Of

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Stay the Course Financially

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the Great Recession began in 2008/2009, my boss at the time (a Vice President of the company) and her spouse consulted their financial adviser to see what they should do. She lost both of her jobs in the course of a month, and they consequently couldn’t meet the mortgage payments on their almost new home as a result.

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HELOC Vs Home Equity Loan: How Do They Work?

Savings Corner

Both act as second mortgages, using your home as collateral, and may offer tax deductions if the funds are used for substantial repairs or upgrades. Compared to earlier years, HELOC originations are actually on par with pre-pandemic norms, while home equity originations are actually above the figures recorded between 2008 and 2021.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Can I meet my sanitary needs if sanitary sewer and water infrastructures collapse? If you want to read up on that stuff, plenty of it was written in 2008 and 2009. I may replenish our supply of fuel oil, matches, candles, lamp oil and wicks. How will I defend my homestead if intruders invade? Here are a few links.

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Sell Your Gold Jewelry for Cash | 31 Days to Find $1000

Family Balance Sheet

On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. This post originally published back in November 2008. You may decide it is worth it to try to sell online. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too.

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