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

Savings Corner

This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Your bank or credit card company might offer free access to your score or credit report, too.

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How to Save Money by Downsizing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My fuel costs have almost halved with my nifty little new car, I have saved hundreds of dollars on insurance and it is a breeze to park! Real estate taxes are calculated on the size of the house so a smaller house will attract a lower tax rate. Maintenance costs will be lower as will your insurance premiums.

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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

Family Balance Sheet

Any bills for big purchases like jewelry, appliances, computers, etc, should be kept permanently for insurance and warranty purposes. Credit Card Statements - These can also be found online, so I'm not sure a paper copy is necessary, unless you need it for documentation for tax deductions, then see Taxes below.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Madison presents Credit Card Application Spree to Maximize Sign Up Bonuses posted at My Dollar Plan , saying, “It’s time for a round of credit card applications to make some money! ” Green Panda presents 2 Great Reasons Why Young People Need Life Insurance Too! Readon for some great bonuses.

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7 Steps To Homelessness And What To Do If You Get There

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She charged up credit cards to buy food and clothing. She ignored collectors and now the card company is suing. Discontinue Insurance. Since she could no longer afford to pay it, she stopped the home insurance and stopped using the cars she inherited (also free and clear). Don’t Pay Your Taxes.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Teacher Man presents Why Credit Cards Are Dangerous For Students posted at My University Money , saying, “I am on the record as having said that I believe students should sign up for credit cards. Insurance and Risk. Theres a reason why the average amount of credit card debt per household is $15,956.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. This post discusses the top 10 myths about life insurance. Penge Snak!: