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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

On top of our normal day to day expenses, the new property taxes were due, we had more ownership expenses than we realized, and we had a family to feed. Sitting down with my husband to discuss our situation was one of the hardest conversations I have ever had in our marriage, but I felt so much relief getting it off my chest.

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Cash-Out Refinancing: How It Works, When To Do It

Savings Corner

“Keep in mind that the repayment on whatever cash you take out is being spread over 30 years, so paying off higher-cost credit card debt with a cash-out refinance may not yield the savings you’re thinking,” says Greg McBride, chief financial analyst for Bankrate. Using the cash out for home improvements is a more prudent use.”

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Things I’ve Learned During 30 + Years of Home Ownership

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You will save a lot of time and money! Eminent domain allows governments to seize personal property if it is in the public good. It also allows agencies to force homeowners to pay for things considered ‘for the public good’ Case in point is the conversion of homes on septic tanks to sewer lines as an area develops.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

Buyers should think about things like when they intend on moving and what they want in a home — amenities, ideal location and how long it could take them to save for a down payment,” says Edwence Georges, a real estate agent with RE/MAX in Westfield, New Jersey. Get started: Define your personal and financial goals.