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How to Budget (and Pay) for Yearly Bills + a FREE Speadsheet

Family Balance Sheet

They can cause a panic, especially when just one bill is into the four figures, like our property taxes or auto insurance! Our Story: April is always a very expensive month for us. Typically in April, I write checks that total in the mid-four figures with everything combined. Don’t let that deter you.

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Four Reasons to Have a Gravel Driveway

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They aren’t necessarily pretty, but they can be practical and less costly than concrete or black top driveways – and they may be kinder to the environment. Because of this, in April 2013, Maryland lawmakers implemented what is referred to as a Rain Tax. Gravel Doesn’t Cause The County to Raise Our Property Taxes.