Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 24, 2021

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. Every month going forward, transfer this money into a separate savings account that is connected to your checking account.

Bills 130

Bills Budget Budgeting Emergency Fund 130

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Withdrawing from a checking account is most straightforward because there are no tax implications, as there may be with a brokerage account or withdrawal limits that a high-yield savings account would have. For some people, it’s just easier to see large payments come out of an account they don’t also use to buy groceries.

Debt 52

Debt Refinancing San Antonio Rhode Island 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Saving means that you deposit a sum of money, which you can generally add to over time, into an account with a bank, credit union, savings and loan or other financial institution. The bank uses your money for lending and pays you a pre-determined interest rate for that privilege. Save or invest?

Money 189

Money Debt Refinancing Credit Cards 189

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2015

I started our personal escrow account years ago, when we refinanced our mortgage. We were no longer required to send an escrow payment to the bank for our real estate taxes and home owners insurance. Every month, transfer this money into a savings account that is connected to your checking account.

Bills 100

Bills Real Estate Insurance Taxes 100