Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 24, 2021

They can cause a panic, especially when just one bill is into the four figures, like our property taxes or auto insurance! It all started years ago when we refinanced our mortgage and were no longer required to send an escrow payment to the bank for real estate taxes and our home owner’s insurance.

Bills 130

Bills Budgeting Budget Emergency Fund 130

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Does your property tax bill give you anxiety? Our homeowners insurance and property taxes are not tied in with our mortgage so we receive those bills and are responsible for paying them instead of the bank that owns the mortgage. When a bill comes due, I transfer from the savings into the checking to pay to bill.

Finance 100

Finance Property Taxes Organic Organization 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2014

Save money in a bank account (or perhaps a company retirement plan). We have to pay for maintenance and property taxes and the interest on the loan. These costs are are only partially offset by the fact that, in the United States, I get a tax deduction for some of them. Get a good job.

Money 237

Money Property Taxes United States 2007 237

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. Now I wish those dollars had gone into our savings accounts. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years. Alan doesn’t share that regret.

Green And Frugal 180

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180