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

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Not sure how to budget for your once-a-year bills? They can cause a panic, especially when just one bill is into the four figures, like our property taxes or auto insurance! But let me show you how to budget (and pay) for yearly bills with a strategy I’ve used for years. Action Steps to Budget and Pay for Yearly Bills: 1.

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I Just Graduated. Isn’t It Too Early to Talk About Life Insurance? – Life Happens

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Whether you’re continuing your education, entering the workforce or settling down with someone special (or all of the above), life insurance should be part of your plan. You may be thinking, “ But I’m young ! Isn’t life insurance for older people?” But being a young adult means you’re entering a new stage of life.

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Should You Risk Not Having Homeowner’s Insurance?

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With finances being tighter than ever, many families are looking for ways to trim their budget and reduce expenses. First of all, you should know that if you don’t own your home outright (that is, if you’re still paying a mortgage) you’ll almost certainly be required by your lender to pay for homeowner’s insurance.

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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

Family Balance Sheet

Health insurance is a touchy subject. Instead I’m writing about my family’s experience with traditional health insurance and how it has affected OUR finances. Let’s start at the beginning: Health insurance wasn’t always so stressful for me and my husband and to begin our story I need to go back a few years.

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Is Switching from Term to Perm Right for You? – Life Happens

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As life happens and your needs change, you may find yourself questioning whether your current life insurance coverage is the best fit for you. If you currently have a term life insurance policy but are considering switching to permanent life insurance coverage, you may be wondering if it’s even possible to make the change.

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How Much Car Can I Afford?

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That should include the cost of car payments , fuel, insurance and more. Determining affordability requires balancing your vehicle needs and budget. How to determine how much car you can afford To set a budget for your vehicle, start by deciding what you can comfortably pay each month. How much you use your car. Your location.

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What Is Financial Planning? | Bankrate

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These areas range from the basics such as budgeting to more complex areas such as saving and investing for retirement as well as estate planning for the distribution of your assets. A financial plan can help you get your financial life in order in areas such as: Budgets – How much can you spend this week or month and still stay on track?

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